Hail history for Piedmont, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Piedmont since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Piedmont
- Last hail
- Apr 5, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 19, 2006
16 reports on 14 days since 2001 · #117 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Piedmont
- 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 Piedmont
The latest hail report in and around Piedmont is from April 5, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Piedmont logged 10 reports on 8 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 #117 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Piedmont accounts for 10% of the 154 reports filed in Calhoun 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 April 19, 2006 near 5 W Piedmont.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2006, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Piedmont 0.5
- Calhoun County 4.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Piedmont 8
- Calhoun County 34
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Piedmont 0%
- Calhoun County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Piedmont | Calhoun | $2K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Piedmont | Calhoun | $5K | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 31%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.86 NNW Piedmont Spgs | Calhoun | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 WNW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.4 SSW Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 13:29 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Piedmont | Calhoun | — | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Piedmont | Calhoun | $2K | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Piedmont
- Jacksonville 18 km · 23
- Centre 26 km · 22
- Glencoe 29 km · 11
- Alexandria 30 km · 12
- Heflin 31 km · 16
- Cedar Bluff 33 km · 17
- Anniston 34 km · 23
- Sand Rock 37 km · 10
Questions about hail in Piedmont
How often does it hail in Piedmont, Alabama?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Piedmont since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #117 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Piedmont?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Piedmont?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 19, 2006 near 5 W Piedmont. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Piedmont?
The most recent report in this data is from April 5, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Piedmont had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Piedmont since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 5, 2017.
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.