Hail history for Elizabeth City, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elizabeth City since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elizabeth City
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2017
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 17, 2009
17 reports on 15 days since 1967 · #99 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Elizabeth City
- 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 Elizabeth City
The latest hail report in and around Elizabeth City is from March 31, 2017, 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, Elizabeth City logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #99 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elizabeth City accounts for 68% of the 25 reports filed in Pasquotank 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 July 17, 2009 near 0.56 E Elizabeth City.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (35% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elizabeth City 0.4
- Pasquotank County 0.5
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elizabeth City 6
- Pasquotank County 8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elizabeth City 0%
- Pasquotank County 0%
- 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 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.77 SE Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 09:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 44%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.77 SE Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 09:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WNW Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 09:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Ecg Cst Grd Air Stn | Pasquotank | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Elizabeth City | Pasquotank | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elizabeth City
Questions about hail in Elizabeth City
How often does it hail in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elizabeth City since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #99 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elizabeth City?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elizabeth City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 17, 2009 near 0.56 E Elizabeth City. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elizabeth City?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2017 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elizabeth City had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elizabeth City since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 31, 2017.
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.