Hail history for Geraldine, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geraldine since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Geraldine
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 8, 1998
18 reports on 18 days since 1977 · #87 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Geraldine
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Geraldine
The latest hail report in and around Geraldine is from July 20, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Geraldine logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 13% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #87 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Geraldine accounts for 9% of the 197 reports filed in DeKalb County.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 2% for the median Alabama town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on April 8, 1998 near Geraldine.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2021, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (28% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Geraldine 0.5
- DeKalb County 5.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Geraldine 9
- DeKalb County 53
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Geraldine 6%
- DeKalb County 5%
- Median Alabama town on this site 2%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Geraldine | Dekalb | $50K | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Geraldine | Dekalb | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Crossville | Dekalb | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Geraldine | Dekalb | $7K | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 1977 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dekalb | — | 05:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 39%
- 1–2 in 10 56%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Geraldine | Dekalb | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Geraldine | Dekalb | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Chigger Hill | Dekalb | 08:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.52 N Geraldine | Dekalb | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Geraldine | Dekalb | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 N Geraldine | Dekalb | 09:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Geraldine | Dekalb | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Geraldine | Dekalb | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Geraldine | Dekalb | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Geraldine | Dekalb | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Geraldine | Dekalb | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Crossville | Dekalb | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Geraldine
- Crossville 9 km · 20
- Collinsville 16 km · 16
- Rainsville 21 km · 21
- Albertville 22 km · 48
- Guntersville 23 km · 34
- Boaz 23 km · 18
- Sand Rock 26 km · 10
- Sylvania 29 km · 12
Questions about hail in Geraldine
How often does it hail in Geraldine, Alabama?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Geraldine since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #87 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Geraldine?
Most reports come in March, April, June. March alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Geraldine?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 8, 1998 near Geraldine. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Geraldine?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Geraldine had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 20, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.