Hail history for Wetumpka, Alabama
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wetumpka since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Wetumpka
- Last hail
- May 9, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 11, 2007
25 reports on 24 days since 1984 · #47 of 212 Alabama places
Hail map · Wetumpka
- 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 Wetumpka
The latest hail report in and around Wetumpka is from May 9, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 9, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wetumpka 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 #47 of 212 Alabama cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wetumpka accounts for 23% of the 111 reports filed in Elmore 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 11, 2007 near 3 W Wetumpka.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2005, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wetumpka 0.6
- Elmore County 2.4
- Median Alabama town on this site 0.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wetumpka 11
- Elmore County 36
- Median Alabama town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wetumpka 4%
- Elmore County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 W Wetumpka | Elmore | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wetumpka | Elmore | $2K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Elmore | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.75 ENE Wetumpka | Elmore | — | 23:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 17.82 ENE Fays | Autauga | — | 09:20 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 13 52%
- 1–2 in 11 44%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.75 ENE Wetumpka | Elmore | 23:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.22 WSW Dexter | Elmore | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Wetumpka | Elmore | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 17.82 ENE Fays | Autauga | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.61 SW Wallsburg | Elmore | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Wetumpka | Elmore | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Wetumpka | Elmore | 02:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.97 SE Wetumpka | Elmore | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 ESE Wetumpka | Elmore | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 W Wetumpka | Elmore | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Wetumpka | Elmore | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NE Wetumpka | Elmore | 14:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wetumpka
- Millbrook 16 km · 20
- Montgomery 22 km · 89
- Pine Level 24 km · 13
- Prattville 25 km · 35
- Shorter 26 km · 11
- Marbury 28 km · 18
- Tallassee 29 km · 19
- Alexander City 49 km · 34
Questions about hail in Wetumpka
How often does it hail in Wetumpka, Alabama?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wetumpka since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 212 Alabama places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wetumpka?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wetumpka?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 11, 2007 near 3 W Wetumpka. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wetumpka?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wetumpka had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 9, 2024.
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.