Hail history for Waterloo, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waterloo since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waterloo
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 9, 2020
16 reports on 11 days since 1982 · #119 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Waterloo
- 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 Waterloo
The latest hail report in and around Waterloo is from April 9, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waterloo logged 11 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #119 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waterloo accounts for 8% of the 212 reports filed in Lauderdale 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 April 9, 2020 near 0.57 E Waterloo.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2015, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (50% of reports); 31% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waterloo 0.6
- Lauderdale County 5.2
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waterloo 6
- Lauderdale County 47
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waterloo 0%
- Lauderdale County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Waterloo | Lauderdale | — | 00:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waterloo | Lauderdale | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waterloo | Lauderdale | — | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Riverton | Colbert | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waterloo | Lauderdale | $25K | 20:48 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 44%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 E Waterloo | Lauderdale | 00:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Riverton | Colbert | 19:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waterloo | Lauderdale | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Waterloo | Lauderdale | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Waterloo | Lauderdale | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Waterloo | Lauderdale | 06:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Waterloo | Lauderdale | 06:12 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Waterloo | Lauderdale | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Waterloo | Lauderdale | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Waterloo | Lauderdale | 03:55 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Riverton | Colbert | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Waterloo | Lauderdale | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waterloo
- Cherokee 20 km · 22
- Florence 38 km · 58
- Tuscumbia 40 km · 21
- Muscle Shoals 44 km · 23
- Killen 49 km · 15
- Littleville 51 km · 11
- Red Bay 54 km · 30
- Russellville 55 km · 38
Questions about hail in Waterloo
How often does it hail in Waterloo, Alabama?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waterloo since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #119 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waterloo?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waterloo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 9, 2020 near 0.57 E Waterloo. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waterloo?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waterloo had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waterloo since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 9, 2020.
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.