Hail history for Thorsby, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thorsby since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Thorsby
- Last hail
- Mar 26, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Mar 26, 2023
10 reports on 10 days since 1978 · #211 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Thorsby
- 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 Thorsby
The latest hail report in and around Thorsby is from March 26, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Thorsby logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #211 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Thorsby accounts for 11% of the 93 reports filed in Chilton 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on March 26, 2023 near Thorsby.
The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Thorsby 0.2
- Chilton County 2.4
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Thorsby 4
- Chilton County 32
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Thorsby 0%
- Chilton 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 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Thorsby | Chilton | — | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.22 SE Thorsby | Chilton | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Mineral Spgs | Chilton | — | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Thorsby | Chilton | $1K | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Chilton | — | 16:30 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 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Thorsby | Chilton | — | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.22 SE Thorsby | Chilton | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.58 E Thorsby | Chilton | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Mineral Spgs | Chilton | — | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Thorsby | Chilton | $1K | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Thorsby | Chilton | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Thorsby | Chilton | — | 22:52 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Thorsby | Chilton | — | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Chilton | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 1978 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Chilton | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Thorsby
- Jemison 6 km · 16
- Clanton 12 km · 35
- Calera 23 km · 18
- Shelby 25 km · 11
- Montevallo 26 km · 10
- Alabaster 34 km · 31
- Marbury 36 km · 18
- Fayetteville 38 km · 10
Questions about hail in Thorsby
How often does it hail in Thorsby, Alabama?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Thorsby since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #211 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Thorsby?
Most reports come in April, February, June. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Thorsby?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on March 26, 2023 near Thorsby. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Thorsby?
The most recent report in this data is from March 26, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Thorsby 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 March 26, 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.