Hail history for Helena, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Helena since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Helena
- Last hail
- May 18, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 3, 2000
23 reports on 21 days since 1975 · #54 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Helena
- 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 Helena
The latest hail report in and around Helena is from May 18, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Helena logged 9 reports on 8 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 #54 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Helena accounts for 12% of the 196 reports filed in Shelby 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 April 3, 2000 near Pelham.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Helena 0.5
- Shelby County 5.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Helena 8
- Shelby County 55
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Helena 0%
- Shelby County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pelham | Shelby | $3K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.31 N Elvira | Shelby | — | 04:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Coalmont | Shelby | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 E Morgan | Jefferson | — | 06:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Helena | Shelby | — | 09:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 65%
- 1–2 in 8 35%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.31 N Elvira | Shelby | 04:59 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.24 NNW Elvira | Shelby | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Coalmont | Shelby | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.15 E Morgan | Jefferson | 06:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Helena | Shelby | 09:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 WNW Pelham | Shelby | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.82 S Helena | Shelby | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.91 S Helena | Shelby | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Helena | Shelby | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Pelham | Shelby | 01:50 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Pelham | Shelby | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Helena | Shelby | 23:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Helena
- Alabaster 10 km · 31
- Hoover 12 km · 47
- Bessemer 12 km · 46
- Pelham 14 km · 12
- Montevallo 18 km · 10
- Calera 22 km · 18
- Chelsea 24 km · 21
- Pleasant Grove 25 km · 12
Questions about hail in Helena
How often does it hail in Helena, Alabama?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Helena since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #54 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Helena?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Helena?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 3, 2000 near Pelham. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Helena?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Helena had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 18, 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.