Hail history for Chowan County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Chowan County since 1985, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chowan County
- Last hail
- May 4, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 22, 2000
33 reports on 25 days since 1985 · #90 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Chowan 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 Chowan County
The latest hail report in Chowan County is from May 4, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chowan County logged 16 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 34% of the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #90 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Chowan County holds 0% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
9% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 22, 2000 near 5 N Rockyhock.
Reports were up 29% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2021, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chowan County 0.8
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chowan County 11
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chowan County 9%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2000 | 3.00 inteacup | 5 N Rockyhock | $40K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 NW Edenton | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E Ryland | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rockyhock | $5K | 21:00 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 11 33%
- 1–2 in 19 58%
- 2 in + 3 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Edenton | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 ESE Edenton | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E Ryland | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Sign Pine | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Edenton | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.31 ESE Edenton | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Valhalla | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Edenton | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Edenton | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WSW Edenton | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.87 WSW Meege Xrds | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSE Cisco | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Chowan County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Edenton | 15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowan Beach | 5 | 5 | Jun 1, 2008 |
| Arrowhead Beach | 3 | 3 | May 27, 2010 |
Questions about hail in Chowan County
How often does it hail in Chowan County, North Carolina?
33 hail reports have been logged in Chowan County since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chowan County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chowan County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 22, 2000 near 5 N Rockyhock. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chowan County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chowan County had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 4, 2022.
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.