Hail history for Wedowee, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wedowee since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wedowee
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2018
- 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 · Jul 21, 2018
16 reports on 14 days since 1987 · #120 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Wedowee
- 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 Wedowee
The latest hail report in and around Wedowee is from July 21, 2018, 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, Wedowee logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Alabama town on this site (0.4 a year) and ranks #120 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wedowee accounts for 16% of the 100 reports filed in Randolph 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 21, 2018 near 1.35 WNW Wedowee.
The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 19% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wedowee 0.3
- Randolph County 2.0
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wedowee 5
- Randolph County 20
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wedowee 0%
- Randolph County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 WNW Wedowee | Randolph | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wedowee | Randolph | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wedowee | Randolph | $3K | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wedowee | Randolph | $6K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WNW Wedowee | Randolph | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 56%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.35 WNW Wedowee | Randolph | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.1 NE Corinth | Randolph | — | 00:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WNW Wedowee | Randolph | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.41 NW Corbin | Randolph | — | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wedowee | Randolph | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Wedowee | Randolph | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wedowee | Randolph | $3K | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| Dec 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Wedowee | Randolph | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Wedowee | Randolph | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wedowee | Randolph | $6K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Wedowee | Randolph | $3K | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 17, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Wedowee | Randolph | — | 05:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wedowee
- Morrison Crossroads 12 km · 14
- Roanoke 21 km · 30
- Lineville 25 km · 12
- Ashland 33 km · 14
- Heflin 39 km · 16
- Fredonia 40 km · 12
- New Site 42 km · 16
- La Fayette 46 km · 19
Questions about hail in Wedowee
How often does it hail in Wedowee, Alabama?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wedowee since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wedowee?
Most reports come in March, July, December. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wedowee?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 21, 2018 near 1.35 WNW Wedowee. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wedowee?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 2018 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wedowee had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wedowee since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 21, 2018.
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.