Hail history for Burlington, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burlington
- Last hail
- Aug 3, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 14, 2006
22 reports on 18 days since 1988 · #67 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Burlington
- 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 Burlington
The latest hail report in and around Burlington is from August 3, 2024, 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 August 3, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burlington logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #67 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burlington accounts for 24% of the 92 reports filed in Alamance 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 May 14, 2006 near 3 NW Graham.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burlington 0.8
- Alamance County 2.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burlington 11
- Alamance County 34
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burlington 0%
- Alamance County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Graham | Alamance | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Alamance | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NE Burlington | Alamance | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Burlington | Alamance | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 SW Burlington | Alamance | 18:49 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 9 41%
- 1–2 in 13 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 SW Burlington | Alamance | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Graham | Alamance | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.39 WNW Burlington Arpt | Alamance | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 SW Burlington | Alamance | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Burlington | Alamance | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.17 SW Graham | Alamance | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 SW Burlington | Alamance | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.88 WNW Burlington Arpt | Alamance | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 ESE Hopedale | Alamance | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 SW Burlington | Alamance | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Burlington | Alamance | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Graham | Alamance | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burlington
- Graham 7 km · 18
- Mebane 17 km · 16
- Pleasant Garden 29 km · 12
- Greensboro 32 km · 118
- Hillsborough 33 km · 25
- Reidsville 35 km · 39
- Yanceyville 39 km · 14
- Chapel Hill 42 km · 15
Questions about hail in Burlington
How often does it hail in Burlington, North Carolina?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #67 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burlington?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burlington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 14, 2006 near 3 NW Graham. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burlington?
The most recent report in this data is from August 3, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burlington 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 August 3, 2024.
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.