Hail history for Selma, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Selma since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Selma
- Last hail
- Jun 14, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 22, 2005
26 reports on 23 days since 1978 · #40 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Selma
- 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 Selma
The latest hail report in and around Selma is from June 14, 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 June 14, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Selma 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 #40 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Selma accounts for 26% of the 101 reports filed in Dallas County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 22, 2005 near 3 W Selma.
The busiest year was 2005, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Selma 0.3
- Dallas County 1.6
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Selma 5
- Dallas County 23
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Selma 0%
- Dallas County 9%
- 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 14, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Selma | Dallas | $9K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Selma | Dallas | $8K | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Selma | Dallas | $5K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dallas | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dallas | — | 13:25 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 14 54%
- 1–2 in 12 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.36 ENE Selma | Dallas | — | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 NE Selma Skyharbor Arpt | Dallas | — | 20:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Selma | Dallas | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Selma | Dallas | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.38 NNE Selma | Dallas | — | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Selma | Dallas | $9K | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Selma | Dallas | $8K | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 E Selma | Dallas | $1K | 15:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Selma | Dallas | — | 09:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Selma | Dallas | $5K | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Selma | Dallas | — | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Selma | Dallas | — | 04:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Selma
- Valley Grande 8 km · 16
- Marion 36 km · 10
- Uniontown 43 km · 11
- Hayneville 50 km · 10
- Camden 52 km · 15
- Prattville 55 km · 35
- Pine Level 58 km · 13
Questions about hail in Selma
How often does it hail in Selma, Alabama?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Selma since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Selma?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Selma?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 22, 2005 near 3 W Selma. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Selma?
The most recent report in this data is from June 14, 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 Selma 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 14, 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.