Hail Birmingham, AL
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Birmingham in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 5 reports, the largest measured 2.00 inches at 1 NE Moody.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Birmingham. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 15.1 hail reports a year, coming on about 6.0 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 4.50 inches, on May 2, 2003.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 2.00 inches hen egg | 1 NE MoodySt. Clair County | Public |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 NE TrussvilleJefferson County | Public |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.75 inches golf ball | TrussvilleJefferson County | Public |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.75 inches golf ball | Grayson ValleyJefferson County | Public |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | PinsonJefferson County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Birmingham
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Countywide, Shelby County | May 2, 2003 |
| 3.00 inches | Tea cup | Maxine, Jefferson County | Mar 31, 2012 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Mulga, Jefferson County | Dec 16, 2000 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Mc Calla, Jefferson County | Nov 24, 2001 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Pleasant Grove, Jefferson County | Nov 24, 2001 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
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