Hail history for Talladega, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Talladega since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Talladega
- Last hail
- Aug 9, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 19, 2006
31 reports on 26 days since 1971 · #32 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Talladega
- 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 Talladega
The latest hail report in and around Talladega is from August 9, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Talladega logged 13 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 63% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #32 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Talladega accounts for 22% of the 144 reports filed in Talladega County.
13% 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 Talladega.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Talladega 0.7
- Talladega County 3.6
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Talladega 8
- Talladega County 42
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Talladega 13%
- 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 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NW Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Talladega | Talladega | $9K | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 N Shocco Spgs | Talladega | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 35%
- 1–2 in 16 52%
- 2 in + 4 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Curry | Talladega | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.49 S Barclay | Talladega | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.5 SSW Shocco | Talladega | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.76 N Shocco Spgs | Talladega | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jan 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.8 NW Shocco Spgs | Talladega | — | 05:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Talladega | Talladega | — | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Talladega | Talladega | $20K | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NW Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 4 N Talladega | Talladega | — | 17:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Talladega
Questions about hail in Talladega
How often does it hail in Talladega, Alabama?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Talladega since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #32 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Talladega?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Talladega?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 19, 2006 near Talladega. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Talladega?
The most recent report in this data is from August 9, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Talladega had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 9, 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.