Hail history for Marion, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- Apr 16, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 23, 2013
10 reports on 10 days since 1960 · #206 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from April 16, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 16, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #206 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 21% of the 47 reports filed in Perry County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 23, 2013 near Marion.
The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (30% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 0.2
- Perry County 0.9
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 4
- Perry County 15
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 0%
- Perry County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Perry | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Marion | Perry | $2K | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 1984 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Perry | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Marion | Perry | — | 00:14 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Perry | — | 18:55 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 2 20%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Marion | Perry | — | 00:14 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Perry | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Perry | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 NW Marion Perry Co Arpt | Perry | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Marion | Perry | $2K | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Perry | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Marion | Perry | — | 01:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | Perry | $3K | 21:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 1984 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Perry | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1960 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Perry | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- Uniontown 26 km · 11
- Valley Grande 31 km · 16
- Selma 36 km · 26
- Centreville 40 km · 17
- Demopolis 50 km · 15
- Linden 58 km · 13
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Alabama?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #206 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in March, February, April. March alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 23, 2013 near Marion. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from April 16, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marion 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 April 16, 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.