Hail history for South Vinemont, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Vinemont since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · South Vinemont
- Last hail
- Feb 12, 2024
- 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 10, 2009
12 reports on 10 days since 1978 · #172 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · South Vinemont
- 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 South Vinemont
The latest hail report in and around South Vinemont is from February 12, 2024, 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 February 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Vinemont logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #172 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South Vinemont accounts for 5% of the 265 reports filed in Cullman 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 10, 2009 near 0.62 SW North Vinemont.
The busiest year was 2002, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- South Vinemont 0.3
- Cullman County 6.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- South Vinemont 5
- Cullman County 60
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- South Vinemont 0%
- Cullman 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.62 SW North Vinemont | Cullman | — | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.14 W Cullman Folsom Arpt | Cullman | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Vinemont | Cullman | $2K | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cullman | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Vinemont | Cullman | — | 12:46 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 5 42%
- 1–2 in 7 58%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Vinemont | Cullman | — | 12:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 SW Holmes Gap | Cullman | — | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Vinemont | Cullman | — | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Vinemont | Cullman | — | 01:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.62 SW North Vinemont | Cullman | — | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Vinemont | Cullman | — | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.14 W Cullman Folsom Arpt | Cullman | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Vinemont | Cullman | — | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Vinemont | Cullman | — | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Vinemont | Cullman | $2K | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Vinemont | Cullman | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1978 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cullman | — | 13:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near South Vinemont
- Cullman 7 km · 46
- West Point 9 km · 20
- Good Hope 14 km · 12
- Falkville 16 km · 16
- Fairview 17 km · 16
- Hanceville 21 km · 19
- Hartselle 24 km · 26
- Holly Pond 24 km · 17
Questions about hail in South Vinemont
How often does it hail in South Vinemont, Alabama?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Vinemont since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #172 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in South Vinemont?
Most reports come in April, August, February. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in South Vinemont?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 10, 2009 near 0.62 SW North Vinemont. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in South Vinemont?
The most recent report in this data is from February 12, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has South Vinemont 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 February 12, 2024.
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.