Hail history for Skyline, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Skyline since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Skyline
- Last hail
- Apr 22, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Mar 2, 2012
10 reports on 8 days since 1998 · #210 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Skyline
- 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 Skyline
The latest hail report in and around Skyline is from April 22, 2017, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Skyline logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 37% of the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #210 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Skyline accounts for 7% of the 135 reports filed in Jackson 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 1.00 in (quarter) on March 2, 2012 near 0.69 S Skyline.
The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Skyline 0.1
- Jackson County 3.4
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Skyline 3
- Jackson County 45
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Skyline 0%
- Jackson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Skyline | Jackson | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Skyline | Jackson | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Skyline | Jackson | — | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Skyline | Jackson | $2K | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Skyline | Jackson | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 60%
- 1–2 in 4 40%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Skyline | Jackson | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Skyline | Jackson | — | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Skyline | Jackson | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Skyline | Jackson | — | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Skyline | Jackson | — | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Skyline | Jackson | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Skyline | Jackson | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Skyline | Jackson | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Skyline | Jackson | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Skyline | Jackson | $2K | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Skyline
- Scottsboro 18 km · 25
- Woodville 24 km · 16
- Pisgah 28 km · 13
- New Market 30 km · 20
- Grant 34 km · 10
- Moores Mill 37 km · 22
- New Hope 39 km · 18
- Owens Cross Roads 39 km · 14
Questions about hail in Skyline
How often does it hail in Skyline, Alabama?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Skyline since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #210 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Skyline?
Most reports come in August, April, May. August alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Skyline?
1.00 in (quarter size) on March 2, 2012 near 0.69 S Skyline. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Skyline?
The most recent report in this data is from April 22, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Skyline had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Skyline since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 22, 2017.
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.