Hail history for Hartselle, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hartselle since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Hartselle
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 2, 2003
26 reports on 20 days since 1974 · #39 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Hartselle
- 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 Hartselle
The latest hail report in and around Hartselle is from February 26, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on February 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hartselle logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 88% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #39 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hartselle accounts for 13% of the 198 reports filed in Morgan County.
4% 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 May 2, 2003 near Mt Hope.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hartselle 0.8
- Morgan County 5.8
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hartselle 11
- Morgan County 54
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hartselle 4%
- Morgan County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | Mt Hope | Lawrence | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 SE Oak Ridge | Morgan | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Union Grove | Marshall | $15K | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Morgan | — | 22:44 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Hartselle | Morgan | — | 19:25 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 46%
- 1–2 in 13 50%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Hartselle | Morgan | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.9 NW Hartselle | Morgan | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Hartselle | Morgan | 20:34 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Hartselle | Morgan | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Hartselle | Morgan | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NW Hartselle | Morgan | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.37 NNW Hartselle | Morgan | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Hartselle | Morgan | 00:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Hartselle | Morgan | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.84 WNW Hartselle | Morgan | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 SE Oak Ridge | Morgan | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW Hartselle | Morgan | 23:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hartselle
- Falkville 8 km · 16
- Somerville 14 km · 11
- Decatur 15 km · 62
- Trinity 22 km · 25
- West Point 23 km · 20
- South Vinemont 24 km · 12
- Cullman 31 km · 46
- Moulton 32 km · 53
Questions about hail in Hartselle
How often does it hail in Hartselle, Alabama?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hartselle since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hartselle?
Most reports come in April, May, February. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hartselle?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 2, 2003 near Mt Hope. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hartselle?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hartselle had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was February 26, 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.