Hail history for Linden, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Linden since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Linden
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 5, 2022
13 reports on 13 days since 1973 · #148 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Linden
- 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 Linden
The latest hail report in and around Linden is from March 26, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on April 5, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Linden logged 7 reports on 7 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 #148 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Linden accounts for 17% of the 76 reports filed in Marengo County.
17% 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 April 5, 2022 near 1.17 E Linden.
The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Linden 0.3
- Marengo County 1.8
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Linden 7
- Marengo County 22
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Linden 17%
- Marengo County 15%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.17 E Linden | Marengo | 04:38 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Linden | Marengo | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marengo | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marengo | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Linden | Marengo | 04:19 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 5 42%
- 1–2 in 5 42%
- 2 in + 2 17%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Linden | Marengo | 04:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.17 E Linden | Marengo | 04:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Linden | Marengo | 07:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Linden | Marengo | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Linden | Marengo | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.41 NNE Linden | Marengo | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Linden | Marengo | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Linden | Marengo | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 1996 | — | Linden | Marengo | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Marengo | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Marengo | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marengo | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Linden
- Demopolis 22 km · 15
- Uniontown 33 km · 11
- Bellamy 37 km · 11
- Thomasville 43 km · 19
- Butler 46 km · 24
- Livingston 49 km · 21
- York 52 km · 12
- Cuba 57 km · 17
Questions about hail in Linden
How often does it hail in Linden, Alabama?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Linden since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #148 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Linden?
Most reports come in April, February, May. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Linden?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 5, 2022 near 1.17 E Linden. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Linden?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Linden 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 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.