Hail in Shelby County, Alabama
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Shelby County on 31 days since October 2020. That is more than 61% of US counties. It ranks 42 of 67 in Alabama.
The largest radar estimate was 2.1 inches on August 9, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 22, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 9, 2023 | 2.1 in |
| June 25, 2023 | 1.6 in |
| August 15, 2025 | 1.6 in |
| May 16, 2023 | 1.5 in |
| May 9, 2024 | 1.4 in |
| August 11, 2023 | 1.3 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 15 hail reports since October 2020, and 48 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Alabama
- Baldwin County: 92 days
- Mobile County: 69 days
- Tuscaloosa County: 62 days
- Washington County: 59 days
- Clarke County: 57 days
- Jefferson County: 54 days