Hail history for Phenix City, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Phenix City since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Phenix City
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Nov 24, 1967
24 reports on 20 days since 1967 · #50 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Phenix City
- 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 Phenix City
The latest hail report in and around Phenix City is from March 26, 2023, 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 March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Phenix City logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #50 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Phenix City accounts for 27% of the 88 reports filed in Russell County.
8% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on November 24, 1967.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2013, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (38% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Phenix City 0.5
- Russell County 1.8
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Phenix City 7
- Russell County 22
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Phenix City 8%
- Russell County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 1967 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Russell | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.23 NW Phenix City | Russell | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.36 ENE Ladonia | Russell | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.27 SSW Smiths | Lee | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Russell | 16:45 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 7 29%
- 1–2 in 15 63%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 N Brickyard | Russell | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.36 ENE Ladonia | Russell | 02:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Phenix City | Russell | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.58 W Phenix City | Russell | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.15 SSE Smiths | Lee | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.23 NW Phenix City | Russell | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.27 SSW Smiths | Lee | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.36 WSW Girard | Russell | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.62 E Ladonia | Russell | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Phenix City | Russell | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Smiths | Lee | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Phenix City | Russell | 20:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Phenix City
Questions about hail in Phenix City
How often does it hail in Phenix City, Alabama?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Phenix City since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #50 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Phenix City?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Phenix City?
2.75 in (baseball size) on November 24, 1967. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Phenix City?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Phenix City 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 March 26, 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.