Hail history for Opelika, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Opelika since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Opelika
- Last hail
- Aug 13, 2026
- 0.70 in, marble size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 17, 1965
37 reports on 30 days since 1965 · #21 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Opelika
- 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 Opelika
The latest hail report in and around Opelika is from August 13, 2026, 0.70 in (marble size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.70 in on August 13, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Opelika logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 75% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #21 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Opelika accounts for 29% of the 129 reports filed in Lee County.
3% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 17, 1965.
Reports were down 83% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Opelika 0.7
- Lee County 3.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Opelika 12
- Lee County 37
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Opelika 3%
- Lee County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 1 | 0.70 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1965 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Lee | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.95 E Andrews | Lee | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NE Opelika | Lee | $2K | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 S Lafayette | Chambers | $3K | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 1, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Opelika | Lee | $8K | 15:40 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 19 51%
- 1–2 in 17 46%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | 3 NW Salem | Lee | 20:11 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NNE Chewacla | Lee | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Opelika | Lee | 20:31 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 S Opelika | Lee | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Opelika | Lee | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 W Chewacla | Lee | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.76 NE Mitchell Xrd | Lee | 10:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 WNW Salem | Lee | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.95 E Andrews | Lee | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 WSW Opelika | Lee | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Opelika | Lee | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Opelika | Lee | 20:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Opelika
- Auburn 12 km · 40
- Valley 25 km · 12
- La Fayette 27 km · 19
- Lanett 27 km · 12
- Smiths Station 30 km · 20
- Notasulga 30 km · 11
- Fredonia 37 km · 12
- Tuskegee 39 km · 13
Questions about hail in Opelika
How often does it hail in Opelika, Alabama?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Opelika since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Opelika?
Most reports come in April, March, June. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Opelika?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 17, 1965. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Opelika?
The most recent report in this data is from August 13, 2026 (0.70 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Opelika 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 August 13, 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.