Hail history for Ozark, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ozark since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ozark
- Last hail
- Jun 30, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 1, 2007
25 reports on 21 days since 1965 · #44 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Ozark
- 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 Ozark
The latest hail report in and around Ozark is from June 30, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ozark logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #44 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ozark accounts for 38% of the 66 reports filed in Dale 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 1, 2007 near Ozark.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in March (32% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ozark 0.8
- Dale County 1.6
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ozark 13
- Dale County 22
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ozark 0%
- Dale County 0%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ozark | Dale | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ozark | Dale | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ozark | Dale | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dale | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 SW Dean Church Rd | Dale | 12:34 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 9 36%
- 1–2 in 16 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 SW Dale County Lake | Dale | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.91 SE Ozark | Dale | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Hooper Stage Field | Dale | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Ozark | Dale | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 W Hooper Stage Field | Dale | 04:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Klondyke Hill | Dale | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.24 NW Ozark | Dale | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Ozark | Dale | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Ozark | Dale | 22:14 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.91 SW Dean Church Rd | Dale | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 SW Dean Church Rd | Dale | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Ozark | Dale | 14:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ozark
Questions about hail in Ozark
How often does it hail in Ozark, Alabama?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ozark since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ozark?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ozark?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 1, 2007 near Ozark. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ozark?
The most recent report in this data is from June 30, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ozark had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 30, 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.