Hail history for Shelby, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shelby since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shelby
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 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 1, 1990
11 reports on 9 days since 1984 · #190 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Shelby
- 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 Shelby
The latest hail report in and around Shelby is from March 26, 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 March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shelby logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #190 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shelby accounts for 6% of the 196 reports filed in Shelby 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 1, 1990.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in December (27% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shelby 0.2
- Shelby County 5.3
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shelby 4
- Shelby County 55
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shelby 0%
- Shelby County 3%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Shelby | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Shelby | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.49 SSW Mostellers | Shelby | — | 03:54 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 S Shelby | Shelby | $5K | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 11 WNW Weogufka | Coosa | — | 14:28 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 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.49 SSW Mostellers | Shelby | — | 03:54 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 4.08 NE Shelby | Shelby | — | 07:29 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 S Shelby | Shelby | $5K | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.08 NE Mostellers | Shelby | — | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 6 SE Columbiana | Shelby | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 11 WNW Weogufka | Coosa | — | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 7 SE Columbiana | Shelby | — | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 8 S Columbiana | Shelby | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Shelby | Shelby | — | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Shelby | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Shelby | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shelby
- Calera 15 km · 18
- Fayetteville 15 km · 10
- Jemison 20 km · 16
- Chelsea 23 km · 21
- Alabaster 25 km · 31
- Montevallo 25 km · 10
- Thorsby 25 km · 10
- Pelham 28 km · 12
Questions about hail in Shelby
How often does it hail in Shelby, Alabama?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shelby since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #190 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shelby?
Most reports come in December, April, May. December alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shelby?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 1, 1990. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shelby?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 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 Shelby 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 March 26, 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.