Hail history for Lincoln, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lincoln since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lincoln
- Last hail
- May 18, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 5, 2017
23 reports on 20 days since 1977 · #56 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Lincoln
- 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 Lincoln
The latest hail report in and around Lincoln is from May 18, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lincoln logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #56 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lincoln accounts for 16% of the 144 reports filed in Talladega County.
13% 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 April 5, 2017 near 0.69 S Lincoln.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (26% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lincoln 0.3
- Talladega County 3.6
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lincoln 6
- Talladega County 42
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lincoln 13%
- Talladega County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Lincoln | Talladega | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.21 N Lincoln | Talladega | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Dec 5, 1977 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Jefferson | — | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.34 ESE Talladega Muni Arpt | Talladega | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SE Lincoln | Talladega | $3K | 12:58 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 10 43%
- 1–2 in 10 43%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.34 ESE Talladega Muni Arpt | Talladega | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Lincoln | Talladega | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.47 SSW Lincoln | Talladega | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.58 WSW Talladega Muni Arpt | Talladega | — | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.21 N Lincoln | Talladega | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.8 SW Lincoln | Talladega | — | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.8 SW Lincoln | Talladega | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SE Lincoln | Talladega | $3K | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Lincoln | Talladega | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Lincoln | Talladega | $1K | 10:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Lincoln | Talladega | — | 09:03 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Lincoln | Talladega | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lincoln
Questions about hail in Lincoln
How often does it hail in Lincoln, Alabama?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lincoln since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lincoln?
Most reports come in March, January, April. March alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lincoln?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 5, 2017 near 0.69 S Lincoln. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lincoln?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 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 Lincoln 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 May 18, 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.