Hail history for Bethlehem, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethlehem since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Bethlehem
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 21, 2018
13 reports on 13 days since 1990 · #165 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Bethlehem
- 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 Bethlehem
The latest hail report in and around Bethlehem is from July 28, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bethlehem logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #165 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bethlehem accounts for 21% of the 63 reports filed in Alexander County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 21, 2018 near 1.49 SSE Bethlehem.
The busiest year was 2015, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bethlehem 0.3
- Alexander County 1.6
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bethlehem 6
- Alexander County 28
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bethlehem 0%
- Alexander County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Bethlehem | Alexander | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bethlehem | Alexander | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.63 ESE Bethlehem | Alexander | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.7 N Oyama | Catawba | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 SW Taylorsville | Alexander | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 62%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.63 ESE Bethlehem | Alexander | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Bethlehem | Alexander | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.18 SE Bethlehem | Alexander | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.18 SE Bethlehem | Alexander | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.7 N Oyama | Catawba | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Bethlehem | Alexander | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.5 WSW Bethlehem | Alexander | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Bethlehem | Alexander | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 8 SW Taylorsville | Alexander | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bethlehem | Alexander | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Bethlehem | Alexander | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Bethlehem | Alexander | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bethlehem
- Hickory 9 km · 56
- Granite Falls 11 km · 11
- Conover 14 km · 25
- Taylorsville 16 km · 22
- Newton 18 km · 22
- Claremont 18 km · 14
- Lenoir 23 km · 41
- Catawba 24 km · 15
Questions about hail in Bethlehem
How often does it hail in Bethlehem, North Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethlehem since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #165 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bethlehem?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bethlehem?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 21, 2018 near 1.49 SSE Bethlehem. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bethlehem?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bethlehem had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 28, 2026.
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.