Hail history for Greenville, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenville since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Greenville
- Last hail
- May 10, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 25, 2014
50 reports on 37 days since 1982 · #16 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Greenville
- 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 Greenville
The latest hail report in and around Greenville is from May 10, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 10, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Greenville logged 27 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.0 times the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Greenville accounts for 28% of the 177 reports filed in Pitt 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 0.89 SW Mc Gowans Xrds.
Reports were down 41% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2012, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Greenville 1.4
- Pitt County 4.7
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Greenville 16
- Pitt County 48
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Greenville 0%
- Pitt 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Mc Gowans Xrds | Pitt | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Greenville | Pitt | — | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Greenville | Pitt | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Greenville | Pitt | $50K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Greenville | Pitt | — | 13:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 36%
- 1–2 in 32 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSE Greenville | Pitt | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNW Cannon Xrds | Pitt | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNW Cannon Xrds | Pitt | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.82 WNW House | Pitt | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 WNW Simpson | Pitt | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 ESE House | Pitt | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SSW Stokes | Pitt | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Greenville | Pitt | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 SSE Greenville | Pitt | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Greenville | Pitt | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Mc Gowans Xrds | Pitt | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Greenville | Pitt | 18:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Greenville
- Winterville 8 km · 13
- Ayden 15 km · 16
- Grimesland 16 km · 11
- Farmville 19 km · 23
- Chocowinity 26 km · 13
- Hookerton 27 km · 12
- Robersonville 28 km · 16
- Washington 30 km · 29
Questions about hail in Greenville
How often does it hail in Greenville, North Carolina?
50 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Greenville since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Greenville?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Greenville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 25, 2014 near 0.89 SW Mc Gowans Xrds. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Greenville?
The most recent report in this data is from May 10, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Greenville had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 10, 2024.
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.