Hail history for Graham, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Graham since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Graham
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2014
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 25, 2014
18 reports on 15 days since 1984 · #90 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Graham
- 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 Graham
The latest hail report in and around Graham is from April 25, 2014, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Graham logged 9 reports on 7 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 #90 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Graham accounts for 20% of the 92 reports filed in Alamance 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 25, 2014 near 2.35 SSE Haw River.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Graham 0.5
- Alamance County 2.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Graham 7
- Alamance County 34
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Graham 0%
- Alamance 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.35 SSE Haw River | Alamance | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Graham | Alamance | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Alamance | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Alamance | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Alamance | 17:05 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 3 17%
- 1–2 in 15 83%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.35 SSE Haw River | Alamance | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Graham | Alamance | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 SE Graham | Alamance | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SE Graham | Alamance | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WSW Swepsonville | Alamance | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 S Graham | Alamance | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 SSE Haw River | Alamance | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 SSE Graham | Alamance | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Graham | Alamance | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Graham | Alamance | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Graham | Alamance | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Alamance | 16:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Graham
- Burlington 7 km · 22
- Mebane 11 km · 16
- Hillsborough 26 km · 25
- Chapel Hill 34 km · 15
- Pleasant Garden 35 km · 12
- Greensboro 39 km · 118
- Yanceyville 40 km · 14
- Reidsville 41 km · 39
Questions about hail in Graham
How often does it hail in Graham, North Carolina?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Graham since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #90 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Graham?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Graham?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 25, 2014 near 2.35 SSE Haw River. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Graham?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2014 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Graham had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Graham since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 25, 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.