Hail History

Hail history for Russellville, Alabama

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Russellville since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Russellville

Last hail
Feb 26, 2026
1.50 in, ping pong ball size
Hail days, last 5 years
5
since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
Largest ever
4.00 in
grapefruit · Feb 12, 2024

38 reports on 33 days since 1968 · #19 of 212 Alabama places

Hail map · Russellville

Russellville Littleville Phil Campbell Hackleburg 5 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
38 most recent reports with a location; Franklin County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Russellville

The latest hail report in and around Russellville is from February 26, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on February 12, 2024.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Russellville logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 88% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #19 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Russellville accounts for 26% of the 144 reports filed in Franklin 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on February 12, 2024 near 1.02 SSW Pleasant Ridge.

Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (24% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Russellville 0.8
  • Franklin County 3.1
  • Median Alabama town on this site 0.4

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Russellville 13
  • Franklin County 35
  • Median Alabama town on this site 7

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Russellville 11%
  • Franklin County 6%
  • Median Alabama town on this site 2%

Hail over time

0123 1968: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1970 1980 1984: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1987: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1990 1996: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1997: 3 reports, largest 0.75 in 1998: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 1999: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2000: 3 reports, largest 1.00 in 2000 2001: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2002: 2 reports, largest 0.88 in 2003: 3 reports, largest 2.75 in 2005: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2006: 3 reports, largest 2.00 in 2009: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2010: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 2010 2011: 3 reports, largest 1.00 in 2015: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2016: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2020 2023: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2024: 3 reports, largest 4.00 in 2026: 2 reports, largest 1.50 in
Reports per year, 1968–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0369 Jan February: 3 reports (8%) Feb March: 8 reports (21%) Mar April: 9 reports (24%) Apr May: 7 reports (18%) May June: 5 reports (13%) Jun July: 2 reports (5%) Jul August: 1 reports (3%) Aug Sep October: 2 reports (5%) Oct November: 1 reports (3%) Nov Dec
All 38 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 2 2
2025 0
2024 111 3
2023 1 1
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Feb 26, 2026 2 1.50 in —
Apr 19, 2024 1 1.00 in —
Mar 14, 2024 1 1.50 in —
Feb 12, 2024 1 4.00 in —
Jun 5, 2023 1 0.88 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Russellville
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Feb 12, 2024 4.00 ingrapefruit 1.02 SSW Pleasant Ridge Franklin — 12:19 local · NCEI
May 2, 2003 2.75 inbaseball Central Hgts Lauderdale — 13:50 local · NCEI
Apr 7, 2006 2.00 inhen egg 1 E Decatur Morgan $20K 21:15 local · NCEI
May 2, 2003 2.00 inhen egg Sullivan Xrds Lauderdale — 13:30 local · NCEI
Oct 24, 2010 1.75 ingolf ball Gravel Hill Franklin — 22:05 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Russellville
Date Size Location County Time · source
Feb 26, 2026 1.50 inping pong ball Russellville Franklin 18:18 local · NCEI
Feb 26, 2026 1.25 inhalf dollar 0.9 NW Reedtown Franklin 18:16 local · NCEI
Apr 19, 2024 1.00 inquarter 0.69 N Russellville Franklin 05:12 local · NCEI
Mar 14, 2024 1.50 inping pong ball 0.69 S Russellville Franklin 21:25 local · NCEI
Feb 12, 2024 4.00 ingrapefruit 1.02 SSW Pleasant Ridge Franklin 12:19 local · NCEI
Jun 5, 2023 0.88 innickel 0.9 NW Russellville Muni Ar Franklin 16:12 local · NCEI
Jul 13, 2016 1.00 inquarter 1 N Russellville Franklin 18:17 local · NCEI
Mar 31, 2015 0.88 innickel Russellville Franklin 15:32 local · NCEI
Jun 5, 2011 0.75 inpenny 0.69 S Russellville Franklin 14:05 local · NCEI
Apr 4, 2011 0.88 innickel 0.69 S Russellville Franklin 12:42 local · NCEI
Mar 29, 2011 1.00 inquarter 0.69 N Gravel Hill Franklin 22:26 local · NCEI
Oct 24, 2010 1.75 ingolf ball Gravel Hill Franklin 22:05 local · NCEI

Hail history near Russellville

Questions about hail in Russellville

How often does it hail in Russellville, Alabama?

38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Russellville since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Russellville?

Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 24% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Russellville?

4.00 in (grapefruit size) on February 12, 2024 near 1.02 SSW Pleasant Ridge. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Russellville?

The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Russellville had in the last five years?

5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 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.