Hail History

Hail history for West Point, Alabama

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Point since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · West Point

Last hail
Feb 26, 2026
2.00 in, hen egg size
Hail days, last 5 years
3
since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
Largest ever
2.00 in
hen egg · Feb 26, 2026

20 reports on 20 days since 1991 · #77 of 212 Alabama places

Hail map · West Point

West Point South Vinemont Cullman Good Hope Addison Fairview Hanceville 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
20 most recent reports with a location; Cullman County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about West Point

The latest hail report in and around West Point is from February 26, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on February 26, 2026.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Point logged 11 reports on 11 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 #77 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Point accounts for 8% of the 265 reports filed in Cullman County.

5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on February 26, 2026 near 1.76 NW Longview.

Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2025, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • West Point 0.6
  • Cullman County 6.2
  • Median Alabama town on this site 0.4

Hail days 2006–2025

  • West Point 11
  • Cullman County 60
  • Median Alabama town on this site 7

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • West Point 5%
  • Cullman County 6%
  • Median Alabama town on this site 2%

Hail over time

012 1991: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1995 1997: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1999: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2000: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2000 2001: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2002: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2004: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2005 2006: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2008: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2010: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 2010 2011: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2012: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2013: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2014: 2 reports, largest 0.88 in 2015 2020: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in 2020 2025: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 2025 2026: 1 reports, largest 2.00 in
Reports per year, 1991–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0246 Jan February: 1 reports (5%) Feb March: 3 reports (15%) Mar April: 3 reports (15%) Apr May: 5 reports (25%) May June: 3 reports (15%) Jun July: 1 reports (5%) Jul August: 1 reports (5%) Aug Sep October: 3 reports (15%) Oct Nov Dec
All 20 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 1 1
2025 11 2
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 1 1
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Feb 26, 2026 1 2.00 in —
May 2, 2025 1 1.00 in —
Apr 10, 2025 1 1.75 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in West Point
Date Size Location County Time · source
Feb 26, 2026 2.00 inhen egg 1.76 NW Longview Cullman 18:30 local · NCEI
Apr 10, 2025 1.75 ingolf ball 1.34 WNW Bethel Cullman 17:07 local · NCEI
May 20, 2008 1.75 ingolf ball 0.57 W Bethel Cullman 15:50 local · NCEI
Mar 27, 1991 1.75 ingolf ball — Cullman 20:45 local · NCEI
Oct 24, 2010 1.50 inping pong ball 2.69 NW West Pt Cullman 22:10 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

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in West Point
Date Size Location County Time · source
Feb 26, 2026 2.00 inhen egg 1.76 NW Longview Cullman 18:30 local · NCEI
May 2, 2025 1.00 inquarter 0.9 NW West Pt Cullman 14:38 local · NCEI
Apr 10, 2025 1.75 ingolf ball 1.34 WNW Bethel Cullman 17:07 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2020 0.88 innickel 1.79 SE Bethel Cullman 01:12 local · NCEI
Oct 8, 2014 0.88 innickel 3 N West Pt Cullman 16:00 local · NCEI
Oct 6, 2014 0.88 innickel 2.59 NE Jones Chapel Cullman 19:32 local · NCEI
Jun 30, 2013 0.88 innickel West Pt Cullman 18:42 local · NCEI
Mar 2, 2012 0.88 innickel 1.51 ESE Bethel Cullman 18:19 local · NCEI
Aug 7, 2011 0.88 innickel West Pt Cullman 18:45 local · NCEI
Oct 24, 2010 1.50 inping pong ball 2.69 NW West Pt Cullman 22:10 local · NCEI
May 20, 2008 1.75 ingolf ball 0.57 W Bethel Cullman 15:50 local · NCEI
May 3, 2006 0.88 innickel West Pt Cullman 13:10 local · NCEI

Hail history near West Point

Questions about hail in West Point

How often does it hail in West Point, Alabama?

20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Point since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #77 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.

When is hail season in West Point?

Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in West Point?

2.00 in (hen egg size) on February 26, 2026 near 1.76 NW Longview. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in West Point?

The most recent report in this data is from February 26, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has West Point had in the last five years?

3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was February 26, 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.