Hail history for Reform, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reform since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Reform
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2023
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 16, 2023
19 reports on 19 days since 1974 · #81 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Reform
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Reform is from June 16, 2023. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Reform
The latest hail report in and around Reform is from June 16, 2023, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on June 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Reform 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 #81 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Reform accounts for 20% of the 93 reports filed in Pickens County.
5% 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 June 16, 2023 near Coal Fire.
The busiest year was 2005, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (26% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Reform 0.3
- Pickens County 1.9
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Reform 5
- Pickens County 24
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Reform 5%
- Pickens County 7%
- 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 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | Coal Fire | Pickens | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reform | Pickens | $5K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reform | Pickens | $10K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pickens | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Pickens | — | 17:10 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 9 47%
- 1–2 in 9 47%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | Coal Fire | Pickens | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Reform No Pickens Ar | Pickens | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Reform | Pickens | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Reform | Pickens | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Reform | Pickens | — | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SW Reform | Pickens | — | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 N Reform | Pickens | — | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reform | Pickens | $5K | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Reform | Pickens | — | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Reform | Pickens | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Reform | Pickens | $10K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Reform | Pickens | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Reform
- Gordo 12 km · 16
- Millport 21 km · 22
- Aliceville 31 km · 12
- Fayette 39 km · 18
- Northport 41 km · 14
- Vernon 43 km · 26
- Tuscaloosa 48 km · 90
- Sulligent 58 km · 18
Questions about hail in Reform
How often does it hail in Reform, Alabama?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Reform since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Reform?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Reform?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 16, 2023 near Coal Fire. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Reform?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2023 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Reform 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 June 16, 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.