Hail history for Lee County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lee County since 1965, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lee County
- Last hail
- Aug 13, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 18, 2013
129 reports on 88 days since 1965 · #23 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Lee 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 Lee County
The latest hail report in Lee County is from August 13, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on December 30, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lee County logged 60 reports on 37 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 48% more than the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #23 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Lee County holds 2% of all 8,105 hail reports in Alabama.
4% 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 18, 2013 near 2.15 NNW Griffen Mill.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (24) compared with 2006–2015 (36). The busiest year was 2009, with 10 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lee County 3.0
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lee County 37
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lee County 4%
- Median Alabama county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | 0.70 in | View |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 4 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2013 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.15 NNW Griffen Mill | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 SW Loachapoka | $250K | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1983 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 1965 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | — | 15:30 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 63 49%
- 1–2 in 61 47%
- 2 in + 5 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | 3 NW Salem | 20:11 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 E Salem | 09:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Auburn | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 4.4 W Mitchell Xrd | 09:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.66 E Beehive | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Jan 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 E Beehive | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 W Beehive | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Auburn | 12:14 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smiths Station | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.86 ENE Mitchell Xrd | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 NNW Mitchell Xrd | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Loachapoka | 14:04 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lee County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 40 | 2.75 in |
| Opelika | 37 | 2.00 in |
| Smiths Station | 20 | 2.75 in |
Questions about hail in Lee County
How often does it hail in Lee County, Alabama?
129 hail reports have been logged in Lee County since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lee County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lee County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 18, 2013 near 2.15 NNW Griffen Mill. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lee County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 13, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lee County had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was August 13, 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.