Hail history for Killen, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Killen since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Killen
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 1, 2017
15 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #127 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Killen
- 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 Killen
The latest hail report in and around Killen is from February 26, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on February 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Killen logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #127 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Killen accounts for 7% of the 212 reports filed in Lauderdale 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 March 1, 2017 near 0.69 S Killen.
The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (27% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Killen 0.3
- Lauderdale County 5.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Killen 5
- Lauderdale County 47
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Killen 0%
- Lauderdale 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Killen | Lauderdale | 12:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 11 NE Florence | Lauderdale | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 NE Florence | Lauderdale | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Holloway | Lauderdale | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WSW Killen | Lauderdale | 17:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 60%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 NNE Holloway | Lauderdale | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Holloway | Lauderdale | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Killen | Lauderdale | 12:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Killen | Lauderdale | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 WSW Killen | Lauderdale | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Killen | Lauderdale | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 11 NE Florence | Lauderdale | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 NE Florence | Lauderdale | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Killen | Lauderdale | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Killen | Lauderdale | 06:34 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Killen | Lauderdale | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 NE Florence | Lauderdale | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Killen
- Florence 13 km · 58
- Muscle Shoals 16 km · 23
- Lexington 18 km · 12
- Leighton 19 km · 18
- Tuscumbia 22 km · 21
- Rogersville 23 km · 14
- Anderson 24 km · 15
- Town Creek 24 km · 11
Questions about hail in Killen
How often does it hail in Killen, Alabama?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Killen since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #127 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Killen?
Most reports come in March, February, May. March alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Killen?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 1, 2017 near 0.69 S Killen. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Killen?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Killen 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 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.