Hail history for Cherryville, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cherryville since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cherryville
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 6, 2022
27 reports on 21 days since 1974 · #49 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Cherryville
- 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 Cherryville
The latest hail report in and around Cherryville is from June 26, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 6, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cherryville logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #49 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cherryville accounts for 16% of the 169 reports filed in Gaston 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 6, 2022 near 2.24 S Johnstown.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cherryville 0.8
- Gaston County 4.5
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cherryville 12
- Gaston County 59
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cherryville 0%
- Gaston 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.24 S Johnstown | Lincoln | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cherryville | Gaston | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cherryville | Gaston | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1974 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Cleveland | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Cherryville | Gaston | 15:16 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 15 56%
- 1–2 in 12 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Cherryville | Gaston | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.64 ESE Cherryville | Gaston | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.24 S Johnstown | Lincoln | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.36 NNW Dellview | Gaston | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW Dellview | Gaston | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.98 SSE Elay | Lincoln | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.32 ENE Cherryville | Gaston | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Cherryville | Gaston | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Cherryville | Gaston | 00:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.11 SE Cherryville | Gaston | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Cherryville | Gaston | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Cherryville | Gaston | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cherryville
- Fallston 12 km · 11
- Bessemer City 14 km · 10
- Lincolnton 16 km · 48
- Kings Mountain 17 km · 31
- Belwood 17 km · 17
- Shelby 18 km · 37
- Gastonia 23 km · 72
- Polkville 24 km · 11
Questions about hail in Cherryville
How often does it hail in Cherryville, North Carolina?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cherryville since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cherryville?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cherryville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 6, 2022 near 2.24 S Johnstown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cherryville?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cherryville had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 26, 2025.
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.