Hail history for Lowndes County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Lowndes County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lowndes County
- Last hail
- Jun 17, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Jul 22, 2018
54 reports on 40 days since 1974 · #56 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Lowndes 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 Lowndes County
The latest hail report in Lowndes County is from June 17, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on June 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lowndes County logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 32% of the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #56 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Lowndes County holds 1% of all 8,105 hail reports in Alabama.
2% 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 July 22, 2018 near 1.17 E Davenport.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2005, with 16 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in March (31% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lowndes County 0.7
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lowndes County 11
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lowndes County 2%
- Median Alabama county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2018 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.17 E Davenport | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Braggs | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Nov 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Hayneville | $1K | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ft Deposit | $4K | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | White Hall | $5K | 15:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 52%
- 1–2 in 25 46%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.97 SE Lowndesboro | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 3.50 inteacup | 1.17 E Davenport | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.89 ENE Hayneville | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.17 E Hayneville | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.17 E Hayneville | 09:31 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.09 W Hayneville | 09:19 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 SE Collirene | 09:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.17 E Hayneville | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 NE Collirene | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Hayneville | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 S Hayneville | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Ft Deposit | 13:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Lowndes County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Hayneville | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall | 9 | 8 | Apr 22, 2005 |
| Fort Deposit | 7 | 7 | May 14, 2006 |
| Lowndesboro | 3 | 3 | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Gordonville | 2 | 2 | Apr 25, 2003 |
| Mosses | 2 | 2 | Feb 24, 2012 |
Questions about hail in Lowndes County
How often does it hail in Lowndes County, Alabama?
54 hail reports have been logged in Lowndes County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lowndes County?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lowndes County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on July 22, 2018 near 1.17 E Davenport. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lowndes County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 17, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lowndes County 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 June 17, 2022.
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.