Hail history for Valley, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valley since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Valley
- Last hail
- Dec 30, 2021
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 1, 2012
12 reports on 12 days since 1973 · #175 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Valley
- 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 Valley
The latest hail report in and around Valley is from December 30, 2021, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on December 30, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Valley logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 25% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #175 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Valley accounts for 14% of the 86 reports filed in Chambers 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 July 1, 2012 near 0.58 W Langdale.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2021, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Valley 0.5
- Chambers County 2.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Valley 10
- Chambers County 25
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Valley 0%
- Chambers County 5%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Langdale | Chambers | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SSE Lanett | Chambers | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chambers | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Shawmut | Chambers | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Langdale | Chambers | 15:53 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 | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.41 W Fairfax | Chambers | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Shawmut | Chambers | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.58 W Langdale | Chambers | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Langdale | Chambers | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.58 W Langdale | Chambers | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.58 W Langdale | Chambers | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.73 WSW Glass | Chambers | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.45 NW Fairfax | Chambers | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.25 SSW Langdale | Chambers | 02:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SSE Lanett | Chambers | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Riverview | Chambers | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 1973 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chambers | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Valley
- Lanett 6 km · 12
- Fredonia 22 km · 12
- La Fayette 23 km · 19
- Opelika 25 km · 37
- Smiths Station 33 km · 20
- Auburn 37 km · 40
- Roanoke 41 km · 30
- Phenix City 42 km · 24
Questions about hail in Valley
How often does it hail in Valley, Alabama?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Valley since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #175 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Valley?
Most reports come in March, May, April. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Valley?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 1, 2012 near 0.58 W Langdale. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Valley?
The most recent report in this data is from December 30, 2021 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Valley 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.