Hail history for Clinton, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clinton since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clinton
- Last hail
- Jun 5, 2014
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 12, 1967
16 reports on 16 days since 1967 · #111 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Clinton
- 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 Clinton
The latest hail report in and around Clinton is from June 5, 2014, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clinton logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #111 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clinton accounts for 12% of the 137 reports filed in Sampson County.
6% 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 12, 1967.
The busiest year was 2009, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clinton 0.3
- Sampson County 3.0
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clinton 5
- Sampson County 40
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clinton 6%
- Sampson 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 12, 1967 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Sampson | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Clinton | Sampson | $20K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clinton | Sampson | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sampson | — | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sampson | — | 14:25 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 8 50%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.15 SSE Clinton | Sampson | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Clinton | Sampson | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Clinton | Sampson | — | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.33 SW Clinton Arpt | Sampson | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Clinton | Sampson | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Oct 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Clinton | Sampson | — | 02:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Clinton | Sampson | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Clinton | Sampson | $20K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Clinton | Sampson | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Clinton | Sampson | — | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clinton | Sampson | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Sampson | — | 09:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clinton
- Faison 22 km · 12
- Garland 25 km · 10
- Newton Grove 28 km · 20
- Kenansville 34 km · 13
- Rose Hill 34 km · 13
- Wallace 43 km · 17
- Dunn 43 km · 12
- Benson 47 km · 17
Questions about hail in Clinton
How often does it hail in Clinton, North Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clinton since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #111 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clinton?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clinton?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 12, 1967. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clinton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 5, 2014 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clinton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clinton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 5, 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.