Hail history for Burgaw, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burgaw since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burgaw
- Last hail
- May 7, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · May 7, 2021
17 reports on 17 days since 1978 · #97 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Burgaw
- 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 Burgaw
The latest hail report in and around Burgaw is from May 7, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burgaw logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #97 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burgaw accounts for 13% of the 126 reports filed in Pender 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 1.00 in (quarter) on May 7, 2021 near 2 W Burgaw.
The busiest year was 1999, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burgaw 0.3
- Pender County 2.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burgaw 7
- Pender County 37
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burgaw 0%
- Pender 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Burgaw | Pender | — | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 SSE Six Forks | Pender | $500 | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Burgaw | Pender | $500 | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.89 SSW Murray Town | Pender | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1978 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Pender | — | 17:15 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 12 71%
- 1–2 in 5 29%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Burgaw | Pender | — | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.13 W Burgaw | Pender | $100 | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 SSE Six Forks | Pender | $500 | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Burgaw | Pender | $500 | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.89 SSW Murray Town | Pender | $1K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Burgaw | Pender | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Burgaw | Pender | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Burgaw | Pender | — | 16:31 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Burgaw | Pender | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Burgaw | Pender | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Burgaw | Pender | — | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Burgaw | Pender | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burgaw
- Rocky Point 12 km · 17
- Watha 12 km · 17
- Wallace 22 km · 17
- Castle Hayne 22 km · 15
- Hampstead 26 km · 24
- Wrightsboro 29 km · 10
- Rose Hill 32 km · 13
- Wilmington 38 km · 57
Questions about hail in Burgaw
How often does it hail in Burgaw, North Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burgaw since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #97 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burgaw?
Most reports come in May, July, February. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burgaw?
1.00 in (quarter size) on May 7, 2021 near 2 W Burgaw. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burgaw?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burgaw had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burgaw since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 7, 2021.
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.