Hail history for Archdale, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Archdale since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Archdale
- Last hail
- Mar 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 4, 1985
11 reports on 11 days since 1985 · #207 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Archdale
- 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 Archdale
The latest hail report in and around Archdale is from March 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Archdale logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #207 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Archdale accounts for 10% of the 110 reports filed in Randolph County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on June 4, 1985.
The busiest year was 1985, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Archdale 0.1
- Randolph County 3.6
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Archdale 3
- Randolph County 46
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Archdale 9%
- Randolph County 5%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Randolph | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Archdale | Randolph | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Randolph | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 NW Glenola | Randolph | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Guilford | 17:27 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 NW Glenola | Randolph | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 ESE Glenola | Randolph | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Archdale | Randolph | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Laurinburg | Scotland | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Archdale | Randolph | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Archdale | Randolph | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Archdale | Randolph | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Randolph | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Guilford | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Randolph | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1985 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Randolph | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Archdale
- High Point 10 km · 29
- Thomasville 11 km · 22
- Randleman 17 km · 11
- Pleasant Garden 19 km · 12
- Greensboro 24 km · 118
- Kernersville 25 km · 14
- Asheboro 27 km · 27
- Welcome 27 km · 17
Questions about hail in Archdale
How often does it hail in Archdale, North Carolina?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Archdale since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #207 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Archdale?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Archdale?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 4, 1985. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Archdale?
The most recent report in this data is from March 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Archdale 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 March 16, 2025.
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.