Hail history for Sylacauga, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sylacauga since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sylacauga
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 19, 2006
23 reports on 20 days since 1980 · #59 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Sylacauga
- 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 Sylacauga
The latest hail report in and around Sylacauga is from June 25, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on January 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sylacauga logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 88% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #59 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sylacauga accounts for 16% of the 144 reports filed in Talladega County.
9% 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 April 19, 2006 near 4 E Sylacauga.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sylacauga 0.8
- Talladega County 3.6
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sylacauga 13
- Talladega County 42
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sylacauga 9%
- Talladega County 7%
- 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 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 E Sylacauga | Talladega | — | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.58 W Mignon | Talladega | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 E Childersburg | Talladega | $4K | 12:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Talladega | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sylacauga | Talladega | — | 12:40 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 8 35%
- 1–2 in 13 57%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Sylacauga | Talladega | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.7 NW Mignon | Talladega | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.63 NE Rahatchie | Talladega | 12:54 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sylacauga | Talladega | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Sylacauga | Talladega | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 E Rahatchie | Talladega | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.58 W Mignon | Talladega | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.09 W Sylacauga | Talladega | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Mignon | Talladega | 01:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Sylacauga | Talladega | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Sylacauga | Talladega | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Sylacauga | Talladega | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sylacauga
- Childersburg 13 km · 13
- Fayetteville 16 km · 10
- Goodwater 25 km · 13
- Shelby 30 km · 11
- Talladega 32 km · 31
- Chelsea 36 km · 21
- Pell City 41 km · 29
- Ashland 42 km · 14
Questions about hail in Sylacauga
How often does it hail in Sylacauga, Alabama?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sylacauga since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #59 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sylacauga?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sylacauga?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 19, 2006 near 4 E Sylacauga. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sylacauga?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 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 Sylacauga had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.