Hail history for Faison, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Faison since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Faison
- Last hail
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 8, 2000
12 reports on 11 days since 1989 · #192 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Faison
- 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 Faison
The latest hail report in and around Faison is from April 7, 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 April 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Faison logged 8 reports on 7 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 #192 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Faison accounts for 9% of the 140 reports filed in Duplin 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 April 8, 2000 near Faison.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Faison 0.4
- Duplin County 3.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Faison 7
- Duplin County 46
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Faison 0%
- Duplin County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Faison | Duplin | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 58%
- 1–2 in 5 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.19 SE Poplar Grove | Sampson | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 00:03 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.57 W Faison | Duplin | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 11 NE Clinton | Sampson | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Faison | Duplin | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Faison | Duplin | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Faison | Duplin | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Duplin | 23:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Faison
- Clinton 22 km · 16
- Kenansville 23 km · 13
- Newton Grove 25 km · 20
- Goldsboro 33 km · 34
- Rose Hill 34 km · 13
- La Grange 38 km · 17
- Deep Run 38 km · 12
- Princeton 39 km · 17
Questions about hail in Faison
How often does it hail in Faison, North Carolina?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Faison since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #192 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Faison?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Faison?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 8, 2000 near Faison. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Faison?
The most recent report in this data is from April 7, 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 Faison had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 7, 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.