North Carolina hail data & season
North Carolina has recorded 124 hail events since 2024, including 55 in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.07″. North Carolina's busiest hail month is May.
Data as of June 23, 2026 · source: NOAA SPC / Iowa Environmental Mesonet, analyzed by StormyLeads
55
Events (12 mo)
124
Events (all time)
3.07"
Biggest hail
1,920
Businesses tracked
Biggest North Carolina hail storms
| Location | Hail size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| STOKES | 2.5″ | May 15, 2025 |
| TROY | 2.25″ | April 20, 2024 |
| BROADVIEW | 2″ | March 16, 2025 |
| HILL TOP | 2″ | March 16, 2025 |
| 2 WSW Dortches | 1.75″ | June 14, 2026 |
| Columbus | 1.75″ | May 11, 2026 |
| BLOUNTS CREEK STATIO | 1.75″ | May 15, 2025 |
| COLUMBIA | 1.75″ | May 15, 2025 |
| GROVESTONE | 1.75″ | May 8, 2025 |
| CRAGGY | 1.75″ | May 8, 2025 |
When North Carolina hail season peaks
North Carolina hail events by month (all years in our dataset).
Hardest-hit North Carolina areas
North Carolina hail FAQ
When does hail season start in North Carolina?
North Carolina hail season runs broadly March through June. In StormyLeads' data the busiest month for North Carolina is May. Across the US, about 80% of significant hail falls March–June, peaking in May; the northern Plains run slightly later into July.
How much hail does North Carolina get?
StormyLeads has detected 124 hail events in North Carolina since 2024, including 55 in the last 12 months. The largest reported hail reached 3.07 inches in diameter.
What was the biggest recent hail storm in North Carolina?
The largest hail StormyLeads has recorded in North Carolina was 2.5" near STOKES on May 15, 2025. The full top-10 by hail size is listed above.
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