Hail history for Jefferson County, AL

Jefferson County has 490 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 280 of them 1″ or larger and 26 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 31, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 490 since 1955

1″ or larger 280 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 26 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 31, 2012

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Jefferson County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Jefferson County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 490 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
February 26, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
February 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
November 25, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 27, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Jefferson County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

February 26, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-size hail on Highway 11 near Deerfoot Pkwy.

March 31, 2012 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3 inches in diameter was reported covering the ground at Bluff Creek along Mulberry Fork, at the Jefferson and Walker county line. A large amount of tree debris was also reported on the ground.

March 27, 1994 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Thunderstorm wind estimated at 60 miles an hour downed trees and powerlines in the Warrior area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
4	14	62	30	105	165	77	33

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Jefferson County

Has it ever hailed in Jefferson County?

Yes — 490 hail events have been recorded for Jefferson County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 280 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jefferson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jefferson County, AL is February 26, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Jefferson County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 31, 2012. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.