Hail history for La Fayette, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Fayette since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · La Fayette
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Mar 26, 2023
19 reports on 18 days since 1980 · #79 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · La Fayette
- 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 La Fayette
The latest hail report in and around La Fayette is from March 26, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, La Fayette logged 6 reports on 6 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 #79 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. La Fayette accounts for 22% of the 86 reports filed in Chambers County.
5% 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 March 26, 2023 near 1.5 SSW Lafayette.
The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- La Fayette 0.3
- Chambers County 2.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- La Fayette 6
- Chambers County 25
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- La Fayette 5%
- Chambers County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.5 SSW Lafayette | Chambers | — | 02:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 W Lafayette | Chambers | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lafayette | Chambers | $5K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Lafayette | Chambers | $10K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lafayette | Chambers | $6K | 12:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 42%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.5 SSW Lafayette | Chambers | — | 02:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.49 NNE Moorefield | Chambers | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WNW Lafayette | Chambers | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.16 W Lafayette | Chambers | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Lafayette | Chambers | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Lafayette | Chambers | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Lafayette | Chambers | — | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Lafayette | Chambers | — | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lafayette | Chambers | $5K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 W Lafayette | Chambers | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Lafayette | Chambers | $2K | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Lafayette | Chambers | $10K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near La Fayette
Questions about hail in La Fayette
How often does it hail in La Fayette, Alabama?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Fayette since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #79 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in La Fayette?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in La Fayette?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on March 26, 2023 near 1.5 SSW Lafayette. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in La Fayette?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has La Fayette had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 26, 2023.
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.