Hail history for Madison County, AL

Madison County has 471 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 287 of them 1″ or larger and 23 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 10, 2009.

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 471 since 1961

1″ or larger 287 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 23 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 10, 2009

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 Madison County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 471 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
February 26, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
February 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

February 26, 2026 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail was reported.

May 20, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was reported near Southwood Church along Carl T. Jones Drive.

April 10, 2009 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tea cup size hail fell along Wynn Drive. Car windshields were damaged in the area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	7	10	15	48	180	99	112

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 Madison County

Has it ever hailed in Madison County?

Yes — 471 hail events have been recorded for Madison County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 287 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Madison County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Madison County, AL is February 26, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Madison County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 10, 2009. 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.