Hail history for Chocowinity, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chocowinity since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chocowinity
- Last hail
- May 21, 2015
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 27, 2000
13 reports on 11 days since 1987 · #169 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Chocowinity
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Roof damage after hail? Get a free inspection
Hail bruises shingles and cracks seals in ways you can't see from the ground, and most insurers set a claim deadline after the storm. The latest hail report in Chocowinity is from May 21, 2015. A local roofer can check and document it at no cost.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Chocowinity
The latest hail report in and around Chocowinity is from May 21, 2015, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chocowinity logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #169 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chocowinity accounts for 9% of the 137 reports filed in Beaufort 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 27, 2000 near Chocowinity.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (31% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chocowinity 0.5
- Beaufort County 4.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chocowinity 7
- Beaufort County 44
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chocowinity 15%
- Beaufort County 4%
- 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 27, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chocowinity | Beaufort | $100K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chocowinity | Beaufort | $2K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 10:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 WSW Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 46%
- 1–2 in 5 38%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 1.12 E Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 10:56 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Hackney | Beaufort | — | 16:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 WSW Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.35 WSW Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chocowinity | Beaufort | $100K | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Chocowinity | Beaufort | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1996 | 2.00 inhen egg | Chocowinity | Beaufort | $2K | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chocowinity
- Washington 7 km · 29
- Grimesland 11 km · 11
- Vanceboro 24 km · 19
- Greenville 26 km · 50
- Winterville 27 km · 13
- Ayden 29 km · 16
- Williamston 37 km · 20
- Robersonville 37 km · 16
Questions about hail in Chocowinity
How often does it hail in Chocowinity, North Carolina?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chocowinity since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #169 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chocowinity?
Most reports come in July, March, May. July alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chocowinity?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 27, 2000 near Chocowinity. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chocowinity?
The most recent report in this data is from May 21, 2015 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chocowinity had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chocowinity since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 21, 2015.
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.