Hail history for Lauderdale County, AL

Lauderdale County has 212 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 119 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.75″ (softball) on May 20, 2025.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 212 since 1969

1″ or larger 119 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.75″ softball · May 20, 2025

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 Lauderdale County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 212 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 20, 2025	3.75″	Softball
May 20, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Lauderdale 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 sized hail was estimated from a video at 5841 CR 25 in the Green Hill area. Time estimated by radar.

May 20, 2025 · 3.75″ (softball)

Hail with a diameter up to 3.75 inches was measured at the Joe Wheeler State Park Golf Course. Time estimated by radar.

May 2, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

tennis ball size hail reported

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	9	41	84	52	23

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 Lauderdale County

Has it ever hailed in Lauderdale County?

Yes — 212 hail events have been recorded for Lauderdale County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 119 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lauderdale County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lauderdale County, AL is February 26, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Lauderdale County?

3.75″ (softball), recorded on May 20, 2025. 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

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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.