Hail history for Perry County, Alabama
Every NOAA hail report filed in Perry County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Perry County
- Last hail
- Jun 14, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 25, 2003
47 reports on 34 days since 1960 · #58 of 68 Alabama counties
Hail map · Perry 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 Perry County
The latest hail report in Perry County is from June 14, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Perry County logged 18 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about half the median Alabama county (2.0 a year) and ranks #58 of 68 Alabama counties for all-time reports. Perry County holds 1% of all 8,105 hail reports in Alabama.
9% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 25, 2003 near 11 NW Heiberger.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2003, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (34% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Perry County 0.9
- Median Alabama county 2.0
Hail days 2006–2025
- Perry County 15
- Median Alabama county 25
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Perry County 9%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2003 | 2.50 intennis ball | 11 NW Heiberger | $75K | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.08 S Scott Station | — | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 N Sprott | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | 19 NE Marion | $10K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 32%
- 1–2 in 28 60%
- 2 in + 4 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Vaiden | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.08 S Scott Station | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Marion | 00:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Uniontown | 04:12 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Marion | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.9 SW Ellards | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 N Sprott | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.3 WNW Folsom | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Feb 27, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 W Morgan Spgs | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 NW Marion Perry Co Arpt | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.92 SSW Scott Station | 16:34 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Perry County
Questions about hail in Perry County
How often does it hail in Perry County, Alabama?
47 hail reports have been logged in Perry County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 68 Alabama counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Perry County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Perry County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 25, 2003 near 11 NW Heiberger. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Perry County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 14, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Perry County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 14, 2023.
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.