Hail history for Edenton, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Edenton since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Edenton
- Last hail
- May 4, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 26, 2006
15 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #131 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Edenton
- 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 Edenton
The latest hail report in and around Edenton is from May 4, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 4, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Edenton logged 9 reports on 6 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 #131 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Edenton accounts for 45% of the 33 reports filed in Chowan 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 26, 2006 near 3 N Merry Hill.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Edenton 0.5
- Chowan County 0.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Edenton 6
- Chowan County 11
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Edenton 0%
- Chowan County 9%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 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 | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Merry Hill | Bertie | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.31 ESE Edenton | Chowan | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Edenton | Chowan | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1985 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Chowan | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Edenton | Chowan | 17:20 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Edenton | Chowan | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 ESE Edenton | Chowan | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Edenton | Chowan | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.31 ESE Edenton | Chowan | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Edenton | Chowan | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Edenton | Chowan | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WSW Edenton | Chowan | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Edenton | Chowan | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Merry Hill | Bertie | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Edenton | Chowan | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Edenton | Chowan | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Edenton | Chowan | 14:54 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Edenton
- Hertford 18 km · 10
- Jamesville 39 km · 12
- Elizabeth City 42 km · 17
- Williamston 48 km · 20
Questions about hail in Edenton
How often does it hail in Edenton, North Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Edenton since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #131 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Edenton?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Edenton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 26, 2006 near 3 N Merry Hill. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Edenton?
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 Edenton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.