Hail history for Hamilton, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamilton since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hamilton
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Apr 27, 2011
36 reports on 30 days since 1963 · #22 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Hamilton
- 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 Hamilton
The latest hail report in and around Hamilton is from April 28, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on October 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hamilton logged 18 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #22 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hamilton accounts for 24% of the 152 reports filed in Marion County.
3% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on April 27, 2011 near 0.69 N Hamilton.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hamilton 0.9
- Marion County 4.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hamilton 13
- Marion County 43
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hamilton 3%
- Marion County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2011 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Hamilton | Marion | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Hamilton | Marion | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Hamilton | Marion | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 20:45 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 16 44%
- 1–2 in 19 53%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.04 SW Pearces Mill | Marion | 10:13 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.39 ESE Barnesville | Marion | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSE Barnesville | Marion | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.69 NW Hamilton Arpt | Marion | 23:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Hamilton | Marion | 20:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.79 NW Hamilton Arpt | Marion | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 ENE Hamilton | Marion | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.94 NNW Hamilton | Marion | 04:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.15 N Pleasant Ridge | Marion | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.34 WNW Hamilton Arpt | Marion | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Hamilton | Marion | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Hamilton Arpt | Marion | 20:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hamilton
- Guin 18 km · 11
- Hackleburg 19 km · 20
- Detroit 22 km · 16
- Bear Creek 27 km · 14
- Winfield 28 km · 27
- Sulligent 31 km · 18
- Haleyville 34 km · 35
- Phil Campbell 34 km · 15
Questions about hail in Hamilton
How often does it hail in Hamilton, Alabama?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hamilton since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hamilton?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hamilton?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on April 27, 2011 near 0.69 N Hamilton. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hamilton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hamilton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 28, 2026.
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.