Hail history for Montgomery, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Montgomery since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Montgomery
- Last hail
- May 6, 2026
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 23, 1971
89 reports on 71 days since 1958 · #4 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Montgomery
- 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 Montgomery
The latest hail report in and around Montgomery is from May 6, 2026, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Montgomery logged 21 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #4 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Montgomery accounts for 70% of the 127 reports filed in Montgomery County.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 23, 1971.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 1998, with 8 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Montgomery 1.1
- Montgomery County 1.5
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Montgomery 18
- Montgomery County 25
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Montgomery 7%
- Montgomery County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 30, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 27, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.10 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1971 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Montgomery | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Millbrook | Elmore | $50K | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Feb 13, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Montgomery | Montgomery | $25K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.68 SSE Mitylene | Montgomery | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1988 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Montgomery | — | 17:05 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 42 47%
- 1–2 in 41 46%
- 2 in + 6 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.68 SSE Mitylene | Montgomery | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 WSW Pinedale | Montgomery | 12:49 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.41 S Snowdoun | Montgomery | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 1.10 inquarter | 3.35 NW Pinedale | Montgomery | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Montgomery | Montgomery | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Chisholm | Montgomery | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSW Chisholm | Montgomery | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.09 SE Man | Elmore | 06:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.38 SSE Prattville Jct | Elmore | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Chisholm | Montgomery | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.38 SSE Montgomery | Montgomery | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SE Capital Hgts | Montgomery | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Montgomery
- Prattville 20 km · 35
- Millbrook 20 km · 20
- Wetumpka 22 km · 25
- Shorter 29 km · 11
- Pine Level 31 km · 13
- Hayneville 35 km · 10
- Tallassee 41 km · 19
- Marbury 41 km · 18
Questions about hail in Montgomery
How often does it hail in Montgomery, Alabama?
89 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Montgomery since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Montgomery?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Montgomery?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 23, 1971. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Montgomery?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2026 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Montgomery had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was May 6, 2026.
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.