Hail history for Grove Hill, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grove Hill since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Grove Hill
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Dec 5, 1977
25 reports on 22 days since 1977 · #43 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Grove Hill
- 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 Grove Hill
The latest hail report in and around Grove Hill is from June 16, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Grove Hill logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #43 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Grove Hill accounts for 21% of the 121 reports filed in Clarke County.
8% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on December 5, 1977.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1988, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Grove Hill 0.6
- Clarke County 2.7
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Grove Hill 9
- Clarke County 33
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Grove Hill 8%
- Clarke 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 1977 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Clarke | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Grove Hill | Clarke | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clarke | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Grove Hill | Clarke | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Grove Hill | Clarke | 15:20 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 12 48%
- 1–2 in 11 44%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Grove Hill | Clarke | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Grove Hill | Clarke | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Grove Hill | Clarke | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 WSW Grove Hill | Clarke | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSW Grove Hill Muni Arpt | Clarke | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Grove Hill | Clarke | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Grove Hill | Clarke | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Grove Hill | Clarke | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Grove Hill | Clarke | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Grove Hill | Clarke | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Grove Hill | Clarke | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Grove Hill | Clarke | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Grove Hill
- Fulton 11 km · 11
- Jackson 22 km · 18
- Thomasville 24 km · 19
- Coffeeville 31 km · 11
- Monroeville 47 km · 23
- Chatom 52 km · 15
- Millry 53 km · 14
- Camden 57 km · 15
Questions about hail in Grove Hill
How often does it hail in Grove Hill, Alabama?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Grove Hill since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Grove Hill?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Grove Hill?
3.50 in (teacup size) on December 5, 1977. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Grove Hill?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 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 Grove Hill had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 16, 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.