Hail history for Lawrence County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lawrence County since 1976, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lawrence County
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 26, 1997
181 reports on 100 days since 1976 · #13 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Lawrence 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 Lawrence County
The latest hail report in Lawrence County is from February 26, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lawrence County logged 91 reports on 43 hail days, about 4.5 reports a year. That is about twice the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #13 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Lawrence County holds 2% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on May 26, 1997 near Mt Hope.
Reports were down 62% in 2016–2025 (25) compared with 2006–2015 (66). The busiest year was 2012, with 16 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in March (28% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lawrence County 4.5
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lawrence County 43
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lawrence 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 | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 3 | 3.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 4 | 2.50 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1997 | 3.50 inteacup | Mt Hope | $10K | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.03 W Red Bank | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.51 NE Red Bank | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.13 W Red Bank | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.57 W Caddo | — | 13:09 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 80 44%
- 1–2 in 92 51%
- 2 in + 9 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.71 W Pool | — | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Five Pts | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.38 ESE Wren | $1K | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Wren | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.03 W Red Bank | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.51 NE Red Bank | — | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.13 W Red Bank | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.33 ESE Caddo | — | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.33 ENE Caddo | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.84 WNW Caddo | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.51 SW Chalybeate Spgs | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Chalybeate Spgs | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lawrence County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Moulton | 53 | 2.75 in |
| Hatton | 23 | 1.75 in |
| Town Creek | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland | 7 | 7 | May 2, 2022 |
| Hillsboro | 5 | 5 | Mar 26, 2011 |
| North Courtland | 5 | 5 | May 5, 1999 |
Questions about hail in Lawrence County
How often does it hail in Lawrence County, Alabama?
181 hail reports have been logged in Lawrence County since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.5 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lawrence County?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lawrence County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 26, 1997 near Mt Hope. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lawrence County?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lawrence County had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 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.