Hail history for Roanoke, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roanoke since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Roanoke
- Last hail
- Jan 12, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Mar 19, 2003
30 reports on 26 days since 1982 · #36 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Roanoke
- 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 Roanoke
The latest hail report in and around Roanoke is from January 12, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on January 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Roanoke logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #36 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Roanoke accounts for 30% of the 100 reports filed in Randolph 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on March 19, 2003 near Roanoke.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2003, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Roanoke 0.6
- Randolph County 2.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Roanoke 9
- Randolph County 20
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Roanoke 7%
- Randolph 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2003 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Roanoke | Randolph | $35K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.87 WNW Roanoke | Randolph | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roanoke | Randolph | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roanoke | Randolph | $7K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roanoke | Randolph | $3K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 40%
- 1–2 in 16 53%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 NW Doublehead | Chambers | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.41 WSW White | Randolph | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.87 WNW Roanoke | Randolph | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ENE Roanoke | Randolph | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 W Roanoke | Randolph | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Roanoke | Randolph | 21:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.16 W White | Randolph | 04:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.16 W Roanoke | Randolph | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Roanoke | Randolph | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roanoke | Randolph | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Roanoke | Randolph | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 SE Wedowee | Randolph | 21:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Roanoke
- Fredonia 19 km · 12
- Wedowee 21 km · 16
- La Fayette 28 km · 19
- Morrison Crossroads 32 km · 14
- Lanett 35 km · 12
- Lineville 40 km · 12
- New Site 41 km · 16
- Valley 41 km · 12
Questions about hail in Roanoke
How often does it hail in Roanoke, Alabama?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Roanoke since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Roanoke?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Roanoke?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on March 19, 2003 near Roanoke. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Roanoke?
The most recent report in this data is from January 12, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Roanoke 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 January 12, 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.