Hail history for Phil Campbell, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Phil Campbell since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Phil Campbell
- Last hail
- Feb 12, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 7, 2006
15 reports on 14 days since 1984 · #128 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Phil Campbell
- 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 Phil Campbell
The latest hail report in and around Phil Campbell is from February 12, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on February 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Phil Campbell logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #128 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Phil Campbell accounts for 10% of the 144 reports filed in Franklin 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 7, 2006 near Gurley.
The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (33% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Phil Campbell 0.3
- Franklin County 3.1
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Phil Campbell 5
- Franklin County 35
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Phil Campbell 7%
- Franklin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gurley | Madison | $100K | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Phil Campbell | Franklin | $10K | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Franklin | — | 19:56 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.33 WNW Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 E Shady Grove | Franklin | — | 06:36 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 8 53%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.33 WNW Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.57 E Shady Grove | Franklin | — | 06:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Gurley | Madison | $100K | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 01:07 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | 2 SW Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 19:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Phil Campbell | Franklin | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Phil Campbell | Franklin | $4K | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Phil Campbell | Franklin | $3K | 04:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Phil Campbell
- Bear Creek 11 km · 14
- Haleyville 15 km · 35
- Hackleburg 15 km · 20
- Russellville 17 km · 38
- Littleville 27 km · 11
- Hamilton 34 km · 36
- Hatton 36 km · 23
- Double Springs 37 km · 20
Questions about hail in Phil Campbell
How often does it hail in Phil Campbell, Alabama?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Phil Campbell since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #128 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Phil Campbell?
Most reports come in March, May, February. March alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Phil Campbell?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 7, 2006 near Gurley. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Phil Campbell?
The most recent report in this data is from February 12, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Phil Campbell 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 February 12, 2024.
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.