Hail history for Mobile County, AL

Mobile County has 242 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 128 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on May 8, 1985.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 242 since 1959

1″ or larger 128 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · May 8, 1985

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 Mobile County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 242 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 5, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 8, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 9, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 15, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported via social media.

January 21, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Off duty NWS employee reported hen egg size hail off of Dawes Road.

April 22, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail fell from a thunderstorm near Citronelle. The large hail damaged several vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	11	9	30	66	75	31	18

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 Mobile County

Has it ever hailed in Mobile County?

Yes — 242 hail events have been recorded for Mobile County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 128 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mobile County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mobile County, AL is July 5, 2025, 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 Mobile County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on May 8, 1985. 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.