Hail history for Jefferson County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Jefferson County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jefferson County
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 15
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 31, 2012
490 reports on 267 days since 1955 · #1 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Jefferson County
- 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 Jefferson County
The latest hail report in Jefferson County is from February 26, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 15 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jefferson County logged 187 reports on 91 hail days, about 9.3 reports a year. That is 4.6 times the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #1 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Jefferson County holds 6% of all 8,105 hail reports in Alabama.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Alabama county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on March 31, 2012 near 2.55 WNW Maxine.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (46) compared with 2006–2015 (141). The busiest year was 2006, with 31 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jefferson County 9.3
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jefferson County 91
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jefferson County 5%
- Median Alabama county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.10 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2023 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.55 WNW Maxine | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 1994 | 3.00 inteacup | Alliance | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1960 | 3.00 inteacup | — | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1959 | 3.00 inteacup | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.31 N Red Gap Jct | 15:42 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 210 43%
- 1–2 in 254 52%
- 2 in + 26 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.68 ENE Trussville | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 E Trussville | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Chalkville | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Ayres | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 NW Mc Calla | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Irondale | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.86 ESE Parkwood | 05:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 ESE Morris | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 N Ayres | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.64 N Majestic | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.45 N Center Pt | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.10 inquarter | 2.48 E Oxmoor | 12:46 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 122 | 2.75 in |
| Hoover | 47 | 2.50 in |
| Bessemer | 46 | 2.00 in |
| Trussville | 23 | 1.75 in |
| Pinson | 18 | 3.00 in |
| Adamsville | 17 | 2.75 in |
| Gardendale | 16 | 1.75 in |
| Pleasant Grove | 12 | 2.75 in |
| Warrior | 11 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point | 9 | 8 | May 9, 2024 |
| McCalla | 9 | 8 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Morris | 9 | 9 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Vestavia Hills | 9 | 8 | May 16, 2023 |
| Concord | 8 | 8 | Mar 23, 2013 |
| Fultondale | 7 | 7 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Kimberly | 7 | 7 | May 18, 2024 |
| Leeds | 7 | 7 | May 16, 2023 |
| Graysville | 6 | 6 | Apr 20, 2006 |
| West Jefferson | 6 | 6 | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Irondale | 5 | 5 | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Midfield | 5 | 5 | May 16, 2003 |
| Clay | 4 | 4 | Jun 3, 2020 |
| North Johns | 4 | 3 | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Sylvan Springs | 4 | 4 | Mar 31, 2012 |
| Fairfield | 3 | 3 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Forestdale | 3 | 3 | Jul 2, 1972 |
| Grayson Valley | 2 | 2 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Homewood | 2 | 2 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Lipscomb | 2 | 2 | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Maytown | 2 | 2 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Mount Olive | 2 | 2 | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Rock Creek | 2 | 2 | May 6, 2012 |
| Brighton | 1 | 1 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Dunnavant | 1 | 1 | Mar 21, 1959 |
| Edgewater | 1 | 1 | May 9, 1998 |
| Hueytown | 1 | 1 | Jul 3, 1974 |
| McDonald Chapel | 1 | 1 | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Tarrant | 1 | 1 | Jun 15, 2010 |
Questions about hail in Jefferson County
How often does it hail in Jefferson County, Alabama?
490 hail reports have been logged in Jefferson County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 9.3 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jefferson County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jefferson County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 31, 2012 near 2.55 WNW Maxine. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jefferson County?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 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 Jefferson County had in the last five years?
15 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 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.