Hail history for Elizabethtown, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elizabethtown since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elizabethtown
- Last hail
- May 7, 2021
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 7, 2021
29 reports on 20 days since 1986 · #41 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Elizabethtown
- 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 Elizabethtown
The latest hail report in and around Elizabethtown is from May 7, 2021, 2.00 in (hen egg size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elizabethtown logged 20 reports on 11 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #41 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elizabethtown accounts for 17% of the 166 reports filed in Bladen County.
3% 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 7, 2021 near Elizabethtown.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elizabethtown 1.0
- Bladen County 4.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elizabethtown 11
- Bladen County 50
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elizabethtown 3%
- Bladen 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Elizabethtown | Bladen | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elizabethtown | Bladen | — | 07:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Elizabethtown | Bladen | $3K | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 NNE Elizabethtown | Bladen | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.13 SW Elizabethtown Arpt | Bladen | $2K | 21:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 31%
- 1–2 in 19 66%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | Elizabethtown | Bladen | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Elizabethtown | Bladen | — | 07:51 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elizabethtown | Bladen | — | 07:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.79 E Elizabethtown | Bladen | $500 | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Elizabethtown Arpt | Bladen | $500 | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 S Elizabethtown | Bladen | $200 | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Elizabethtown | Bladen | $3K | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.13 SW Elizabethtown Arpt | Bladen | $2K | 21:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.1 SSW Elizabethtown Arpt | Bladen | $2K | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4.13 SW Elizabethtown Arpt | Bladen | $1K | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 S Elizabethtown | Bladen | $3K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.21 SW Elizabethtown | Bladen | $500 | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elizabethtown
- Clarkton 15 km · 16
- Bladenboro 19 km · 23
- Tar Heel 21 km · 14
- Garland 27 km · 10
- Whiteville 34 km · 19
- Evergreen 36 km · 10
- Lumberton 38 km · 50
- Bolton 39 km · 15
Questions about hail in Elizabethtown
How often does it hail in Elizabethtown, North Carolina?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elizabethtown since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elizabethtown?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elizabethtown?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 7, 2021 near Elizabethtown. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elizabethtown?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2021 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elizabethtown had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elizabethtown since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 7, 2021.
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.