Hail history for Hanceville, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hanceville since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hanceville
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 17, 2007
19 reports on 12 days since 1982 · #78 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Hanceville
- 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 Hanceville
The latest hail report in and around Hanceville is from April 18, 2024, 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 April 18, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hanceville logged 9 reports on 6 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 #78 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hanceville accounts for 7% of the 265 reports filed in Cullman County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 17, 2007 near 1.5 SSW Hanceville.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2003, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (37% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hanceville 0.5
- Cullman County 6.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hanceville 6
- Cullman County 60
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hanceville 0%
- Cullman County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSW Hanceville | Cullman | — | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Hanceville | Cullman | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Battleground | Cullman | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Falkville | Morgan | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hanceville | Cullman | $6K | 22:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 47%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.76 NNE Center Hall | Cullman | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Hanceville | Cullman | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Hanceville | Cullman | 23:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.78 SSW Hanceville | Cullman | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.5 SSW Hanceville | Cullman | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Hanceville | Cullman | 04:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Hanceville | Cullman | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Hanceville | Cullman | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Hanceville | Cullman | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Hanceville | Cullman | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Hanceville | Cullman | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Trenton | Jackson | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hanceville
- Good Hope 11 km · 12
- Cullman 14 km · 46
- Blountsville 17 km · 16
- Holly Pond 18 km · 17
- Cleveland 20 km · 17
- South Vinemont 21 km · 12
- Fairview 22 km · 16
- Baileyton 26 km · 12
Questions about hail in Hanceville
How often does it hail in Hanceville, Alabama?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hanceville since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #78 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hanceville?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hanceville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 17, 2007 near 1.5 SSW Hanceville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hanceville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hanceville 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 April 18, 2024.
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.