Hail history for Pleasant Grove, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pleasant Grove since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pleasant Grove
- Last hail
- Apr 20, 2006
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Nov 24, 2001
12 reports on 10 days since 1968 · #170 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Pleasant Grove
- 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 Pleasant Grove
The latest hail report in and around Pleasant Grove is from April 20, 2006, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pleasant Grove logged 1 report on 1 hail day, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 13% of the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #170 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pleasant Grove accounts for 2% of the 490 reports filed in Jefferson 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, 2001 near Pleasant Grove.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (17% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pleasant Grove 0.1
- Jefferson County 9.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pleasant Grove 1
- Jefferson County 91
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pleasant Grove 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Pleasant Grove | Jefferson | $15K | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 22:00 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 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Pleasant Grove | Jefferson | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Hueytown | Jefferson | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasant Grove | Jefferson | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Pleasant Grove | Jefferson | $15K | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Nov 24, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Pleasant Grove | Jefferson | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasant Grove | Jefferson | — | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Pleasant Grove | Jefferson | — | 21:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | — | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1968 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Jefferson | — | 14:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pleasant Grove
- Adamsville 12 km · 17
- Bessemer 14 km · 46
- Birmingham 17 km · 122
- Hoover 21 km · 47
- Helena 25 km · 23
- Gardendale 25 km · 16
- Dora 28 km · 10
- Pelham 29 km · 12
Questions about hail in Pleasant Grove
How often does it hail in Pleasant Grove, Alabama?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pleasant Grove since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #170 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pleasant Grove?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 17% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pleasant Grove?
2.75 in (baseball size) on November 24, 2001 near Pleasant Grove. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pleasant Grove?
The most recent report in this data is from April 20, 2006 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pleasant Grove had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pleasant Grove since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 20, 2006.
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.