Hail history for Castle Hayne, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Castle Hayne since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Castle Hayne
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2014
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 11, 2008
15 reports on 11 days since 1977 · #126 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Castle Hayne
- 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 Castle Hayne
The latest hail report in and around Castle Hayne is from March 22, 2014, 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, Castle Hayne logged 7 reports on 4 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 #126 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Castle Hayne accounts for 12% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 11, 2008 near 0.45 SSE Marlboro.
The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Castle Hayne 0.3
- Pender County 2.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Castle Hayne 4
- Pender County 37
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Castle Hayne 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.45 SSE Marlboro | Pender | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.34 W Marlboro | Pender | $1K | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 SE Marlboro | Pender | $250 | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 W Marlboro | Pender | $2K | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Castle Hayne | New Hanover | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 SE Marlboro | Pender | $250 | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.21 W Marlboro | Pender | $250 | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.34 W Marlboro | Pender | $1K | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 W Marlboro | Pender | $2K | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.32 N Castle Hayne | New Hanover | $500 | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.45 SSE Marlboro | Pender | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.8 SSE Marlboro | Pender | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 9 SE Currie | Pender | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | Castle Hayne | New Hanover | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Rocky Pt | Pender | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Castle Hayne | New Hanover | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | New Hanover | — | 12:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Castle Hayne
- Wrightsboro 8 km · 10
- Rocky Point 10 km · 17
- Hampstead 14 km · 24
- Wilmington 16 km · 57
- Leland 20 km · 37
- Burgaw 22 km · 17
- Watha 33 km · 17
- Bolivia 39 km · 13
Questions about hail in Castle Hayne
How often does it hail in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Castle Hayne since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #126 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Castle Hayne?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Castle Hayne?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 11, 2008 near 0.45 SSE Marlboro. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Castle Hayne?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 2014 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Castle Hayne had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Castle Hayne since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 22, 2014.
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.