Hail history for Vernon, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vernon since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vernon
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 29, 2020
26 reports on 23 days since 1996 · #41 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Vernon
- 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 Vernon
The latest hail report in and around Vernon is from April 28, 2026, 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 April 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vernon logged 20 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #41 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Vernon accounts for 20% of the 130 reports filed in Lamar County.
4% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 29, 2020 near 1.29 N Hightogy.
Reports were down 95% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2010, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vernon 1.0
- Lamar County 3.4
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vernon 17
- Lamar County 44
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vernon 4%
- Lamar County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.29 N Hightogy | Lamar | 01:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Vernon | Lamar | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Hightogy | Lamar | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Vernon | Lamar | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.67 ENE Vernon | Lamar | 02:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 38%
- 1–2 in 15 58%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Vernon | Lamar | — | 09:29 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.29 N Hightogy | Lamar | — | 01:12 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.87 SSW Vernon Lamar Co Arpt | Lamar | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.29 WNW Vernon | Lamar | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.52 ENE Vernon | Lamar | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Vernon | Lamar | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.37 NNE Molloy | Lamar | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 NE Vernon | Lamar | — | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.2 SSW Vernon | Lamar | $15K | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.09 ENE Vernon | Lamar | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 NE Molloy | Lamar | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.9 NE Hightogy | Lamar | — | 19:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Vernon
Questions about hail in Vernon
How often does it hail in Vernon, Alabama?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vernon since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vernon?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vernon?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 29, 2020 near 1.29 N Hightogy. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vernon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Vernon 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 April 28, 2026.
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.