Hail history for Chadbourn, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chadbourn since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chadbourn
- Last hail
- May 29, 2014
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 28, 2011
13 reports on 11 days since 1985 · #168 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Chadbourn
- 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 Chadbourn
The latest hail report in and around Chadbourn is from May 29, 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, Chadbourn logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #168 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chadbourn accounts for 7% of the 179 reports filed in Columbus County.
15% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 28, 2011 near 1.8 NNW Grist.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 92% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chadbourn 0.4
- Columbus County 4.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chadbourn 6
- Columbus County 53
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chadbourn 15%
- Columbus 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.8 NNW Grist | Columbus | $5K | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.57 W Chadbourn | Columbus | $5K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 WSW Grist | Columbus | $250 | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Chadbourn | Columbus | $1K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.06 WNW Chadbourn | Columbus | $1K | 13:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 38%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 WSW Grist | Columbus | $250 | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Chadbourn | Columbus | $1K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.57 W Chadbourn | Columbus | $5K | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.8 NNW Grist | Columbus | $5K | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.06 WNW Chadbourn | Columbus | $1K | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Chadbourn | Columbus | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Chadbourn | Columbus | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Chadbourn | Columbus | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Chadbourn | Columbus | — | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Chadbourn | Columbus | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Chadbourn | Columbus | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Columbus | — | 14:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chadbourn
- Whiteville 11 km · 19
- Brunswick 11 km · 15
- Evergreen 13 km · 10
- Tabor City 20 km · 18
- Bladenboro 24 km · 23
- Clarkton 24 km · 16
- Fairmont 33 km · 16
- Lumberton 38 km · 50
Questions about hail in Chadbourn
How often does it hail in Chadbourn, North Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chadbourn since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #168 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chadbourn?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chadbourn?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 28, 2011 near 1.8 NNW Grist. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chadbourn?
The most recent report in this data is from May 29, 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 Chadbourn had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chadbourn since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 29, 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.