Hail history for Granite Falls, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Granite Falls since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Granite Falls
- Last hail
- May 26, 2022
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 26, 2022
11 reports on 11 days since 1998 · #214 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Granite Falls
- 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 Granite Falls
The latest hail report in and around Granite Falls is from May 26, 2022, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 26, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Granite Falls logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #214 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Granite Falls accounts for 9% of the 129 reports filed in Caldwell 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, 2022 near 0.21 S Granite Falls.
Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Granite Falls 0.3
- Caldwell County 4.6
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Granite Falls 7
- Caldwell County 68
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Granite Falls 0%
- Caldwell County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.21 S Granite Falls | Caldwell | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 E Rhodhiss | Caldwell | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 W Granite Falls | Caldwell | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Granite Falls | Caldwell | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Granite Falls | Caldwell | 17:19 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 82%
- 1–2 in 2 18%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.21 S Granite Falls | Caldwell | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 E Rhodhiss | Caldwell | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 W Granite Falls | Caldwell | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Granite Falls | Caldwell | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Nov 16, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Grace Chapel | Caldwell | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Granite Falls | Caldwell | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Granite Falls | Caldwell | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Granite Falls | Caldwell | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 12 SE Lenoir | Caldwell | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Granite Falls | Caldwell | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Granite Falls | Caldwell | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Granite Falls
Questions about hail in Granite Falls
How often does it hail in Granite Falls, North Carolina?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Granite Falls since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #214 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Granite Falls?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Granite Falls?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 26, 2022 near 0.21 S Granite Falls. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Granite Falls?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Granite Falls 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 May 26, 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.