Hail history for Albin, Wyoming
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albin since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Albin
- Last hail
- May 9, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 14, 1996
23 reports on 23 days since 1989 · #26 of 61 Wyoming places
Hail map · Albin
- 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 Albin
The latest hail report in and around Albin is from May 9, 2023, 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 May 9, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Albin logged 15 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 15% more than the median Wyoming town on this site (0.7 a year) and ranks #26 of 61 Wyoming cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Albin accounts for 2% of the 1,118 reports filed in Laramie County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median Wyoming town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on August 14, 1996 near Albin.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Albin 0.8
- Laramie County 34.4
- Median Wyoming town on this site 0.7
Hail days 2006–2025
- Albin 15
- Laramie County 192
- Median Wyoming town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Albin 9%
- Laramie County 8%
- Median Wyoming town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Albin | Laramie | $50K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1990 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Laramie | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.17 SSE Albin | Laramie | — | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Albin | Laramie | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Albin | Laramie | — | 20:05 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 7 30%
- 1–2 in 14 61%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Albin | Laramie | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Albin | Laramie | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Albin | Laramie | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.17 SSE Albin | Laramie | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Albin | Laramie | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Albin | Laramie | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Albin | Laramie | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Albin | Laramie | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Albin | Laramie | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Albin | Laramie | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Albin | Laramie | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Albin | Laramie | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Albin
- LaGrange 25 km · 22
- Pine Bluffs 26 km · 45
- Burns 33 km · 39
- Hillsdale 39 km · 25
- Hawk Springs 43 km · 28
- Carpenter 47 km · 34
- Huntley 57 km · 17
- Yoder 58 km · 30
Questions about hail in Albin
How often does it hail in Albin, Wyoming?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Albin since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 61 Wyoming places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Albin?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Albin?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 14, 1996 near Albin. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Albin?
The most recent report in this data is from May 9, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Albin 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 May 9, 2023.
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.