Hail history for Gordo, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gordo since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Gordo
- Last hail
- Mar 15, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 16, 2023
16 reports on 15 days since 1958 · #113 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Gordo
- 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 Gordo
The latest hail report in and around Gordo is from March 15, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gordo logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #113 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gordo accounts for 17% of the 93 reports filed in Pickens County.
19% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 16, 2023 near 2.69 WSW Gordo.
The busiest year was 2021, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (31% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gordo 0.3
- Pickens County 1.9
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gordo 6
- Pickens County 24
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gordo 19%
- Pickens County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.69 WSW Gordo | Pickens | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Gordo | Pickens | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.55 SE Gordo | Pickens | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gordo | Pickens | $5K | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Gordo | Pickens | $10K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 31%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 3 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.18 W Gordo | Pickens | — | 02:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.69 WSW Gordo | Pickens | — | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.55 SE Gordo | Pickens | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Gordo | Pickens | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Gordo | Pickens | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 N Gordo | Pickens | — | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Gordo | Pickens | $1K | 02:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Gordo | Pickens | $1K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Gordo | Pickens | — | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gordo | Pickens | $5K | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Gordo | Pickens | $4K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Gordo | Pickens | $10K | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gordo
- Reform 12 km · 19
- Northport 29 km · 14
- Millport 31 km · 22
- Aliceville 32 km · 12
- Tuscaloosa 36 km · 90
- Fayette 42 km · 18
- Vernon 52 km · 26
Questions about hail in Gordo
How often does it hail in Gordo, Alabama?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gordo since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #113 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gordo?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gordo?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 16, 2023 near 2.69 WSW Gordo. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gordo?
The most recent report in this data is from March 15, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gordo had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 15, 2025.
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.