Hail history for Pinson, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pinson since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pinson
- Last hail
- Feb 26, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 29, 1960
18 reports on 17 days since 1960 · #93 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Pinson
- 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 Pinson
The latest hail report in and around Pinson is from February 26, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on February 26, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pinson logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #93 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pinson accounts for 4% of the 490 reports filed in Jefferson County.
11% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 29, 1960.
The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pinson 0.3
- Jefferson County 9.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pinson 5
- Jefferson County 91
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pinson 11%
- Jefferson County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1960 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Jefferson | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1964 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Jefferson | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Ayres | Jefferson | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 N Ayres | Jefferson | 14:46 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 39%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Ayres | Jefferson | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 N Ayres | Jefferson | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Pinson | Jefferson | 10:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Pinson | Jefferson | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Pinson | Jefferson | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Pinson | Jefferson | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Pinson | Jefferson | 00:32 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Pinson | Jefferson | 01:06 local · NCEI |
| Dec 16, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Pinson | Jefferson | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Pinson | Jefferson | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 13, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Pinson | Jefferson | 20:13 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Pinson | Jefferson | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pinson
- Trussville 11 km · 23
- Gardendale 14 km · 16
- Warrior 18 km · 11
- Moody 20 km · 13
- Odenville 22 km · 10
- Birmingham 24 km · 122
- Adamsville 31 km · 17
- Oneonta 31 km · 17
Questions about hail in Pinson
How often does it hail in Pinson, Alabama?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pinson since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pinson?
Most reports come in April, February, March. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pinson?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 29, 1960. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pinson?
The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pinson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was February 26, 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.