Hail history for Caldwell County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Caldwell County since 1974, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Caldwell County
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 16, 1998
129 reports on 96 days since 1974 · #31 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Caldwell 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 Caldwell County
The latest hail report in Caldwell County is from August 11, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 26, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Caldwell County logged 92 reports on 68 hail days, about 4.6 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #31 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Caldwell County holds 1% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
2% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 16, 1998 near Kings Creek.
Reports were down 52% in 2016–2025 (30) compared with 2006–2015 (62). The busiest year was 2012, with 12 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Caldwell County 4.6
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Caldwell County 68
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Caldwell County 2%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | View |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Kings Creek | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Collettsville | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.21 S Granite Falls | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Lenoir | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.81 WSW Warrior | 15:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 72 56%
- 1–2 in 55 43%
- 2 in + 2 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Patterson | 18:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 SSW Patterson | 18:43 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SE Patterson | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SE Edgemont | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 ESE Warrior | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 S Saw Mills | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Whitnel | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.77 SSE Warrior | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.21 S Granite Falls | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 2.63 WNW Baton | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 NW Baton | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 E Rhodhiss | 17:52 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Caldwell County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 41 | 1.75 in |
| Granite Falls | 11 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamewell | 8 | 7 | Aug 14, 2021 |
| Cedar Rock | 5 | 4 | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Sawmills | 5 | 5 | May 8, 2025 |
| Cajah's Mountain | 4 | 4 | Apr 25, 2020 |
| Hudson | 3 | 3 | Jul 20, 2019 |
| Rhodhiss | 2 | 2 | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Northlakes | 1 | 1 | Sep 4, 2015 |
Questions about hail in Caldwell County
How often does it hail in Caldwell County, North Carolina?
129 hail reports have been logged in Caldwell County since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 4.6 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Caldwell County?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Caldwell County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 16, 1998 near Kings Creek. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Caldwell County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Caldwell County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.