Hail history for Smiths Station, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Smiths Station since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Smiths Station
- Last hail
- Dec 30, 2021
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Nov 4, 1988
20 reports on 18 days since 1988 · #76 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Smiths Station
- 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 Smiths Station
The latest hail report in and around Smiths Station is from December 30, 2021, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on December 30, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Smiths Station logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #76 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Smiths Station accounts for 16% of the 129 reports filed in Lee County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on November 4, 1988.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (30% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Smiths Station 0.4
- Lee County 3.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Smiths Station 6
- Lee County 37
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Smiths Station 5%
- Lee County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1988 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Lee | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smiths Station | Lee | — | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Smiths Station | Lee | — | 21:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smiths | Lee | $16K | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Lee | — | 23:10 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 11 55%
- 1–2 in 8 40%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smiths Station | Lee | — | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NW Smiths Station | Lee | — | 21:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.35 WNW Smiths Station | Lee | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.35 WNW Smiths Station | Lee | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.21 SW Motts | Lee | — | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.35 WNW Smiths Station | Lee | — | 11:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.22 SSW Motts | Lee | — | 11:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Smiths | Lee | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 N Smiths | Lee | — | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smiths | Lee | $16K | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Smiths | Lee | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Smiths | Lee | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Smiths Station
- Phenix City 10 km · 24
- Opelika 30 km · 37
- Valley 33 km · 12
- Auburn 38 km · 40
- Lanett 39 km · 12
- Hurtsboro 43 km · 12
- La Fayette 51 km · 19
- Fredonia 54 km · 12
Questions about hail in Smiths Station
How often does it hail in Smiths Station, Alabama?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Smiths Station since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Smiths Station?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Smiths Station?
2.75 in (baseball size) on November 4, 1988. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Smiths Station?
The most recent report in this data is from December 30, 2021 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Smiths Station 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 December 30, 2021.
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.