Hail history for Leighton, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leighton since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Leighton
- Last hail
- Jun 14, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 2, 2003
18 reports on 18 days since 1982 · #89 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Leighton
- 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 Leighton
The latest hail report in and around Leighton is from June 14, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Leighton logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #89 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Leighton accounts for 12% of the 145 reports filed in Colbert County.
6% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 2, 2003 near Petersville.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (22% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Leighton 0.4
- Colbert County 3.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Leighton 8
- Colbert County 40
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Leighton 6%
- Colbert County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Petersville | Lauderdale | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.2 SSW Mt New Home | Colbert | 09:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Leighton | Colbert | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 W Leighton | Colbert | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 W Bingham | Colbert | 12:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 50%
- 1–2 in 8 44%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.2 SSW Mt New Home | Colbert | 09:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 W Bingham | Colbert | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 W Leighton | Colbert | 12:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Leighton | Colbert | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Leighton | Colbert | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Leighton | Colbert | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 W Leighton | Colbert | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Leighton | Colbert | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Petersville | Lauderdale | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Leighton | Colbert | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | 4 SW Leighton | Colbert | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Leighton | Colbert | 13:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Leighton
- Muscle Shoals 11 km · 23
- Town Creek 11 km · 11
- Tuscumbia 17 km · 21
- Littleville 17 km · 11
- Hatton 18 km · 23
- Killen 19 km · 15
- Florence 20 km · 58
- Rogersville 27 km · 14
Questions about hail in Leighton
How often does it hail in Leighton, Alabama?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Leighton since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Leighton?
Most reports come in March, May, June. March alone accounts for 22% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Leighton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 2, 2003 near Petersville. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Leighton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 14, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Leighton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 14, 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.