Hail history for Alleghany County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Alleghany County since 1991, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Alleghany County
- Last hail
- May 6, 2022
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · May 24, 1996
55 reports on 43 days since 1991 · #76 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Alleghany County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Alleghany County
The latest hail report in Alleghany County is from May 6, 2022, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Alleghany County logged 37 reports on 28 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 21% less than the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #76 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Alleghany County holds 1% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median North Carolina county. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 24, 1996 near Sparta.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (26). The busiest year was 2011, with 10 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Alleghany County 1.9
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Alleghany County 28
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Alleghany County 0%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1996 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sparta | $20K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSW Edmonds | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.1 WSW Barrett | — | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WNW Barrett | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.23 SSW Whitehead | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 36 65%
- 1–2 in 19 35%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.07 SW Sparta | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WNW Barrett | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.23 SSW Whitehead | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 SW Piney Creek | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NE Sparta | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.82 NNW Glade Vly | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 4.33 NE Twin Oaks | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSW Edmonds | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SW Edmonds | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 ESE Cherry Lane | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Piney Creek | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW Roaring Gap | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Alleghany County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 11 | 1.50 in |
Questions about hail in Alleghany County
How often does it hail in Alleghany County, North Carolina?
55 hail reports have been logged in Alleghany County since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Alleghany County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Alleghany County?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on May 24, 1996 near Sparta. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Alleghany County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2022 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Alleghany County had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 6, 2022.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.