Hail history for Halifax County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Halifax County since 1984, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Halifax County
- Last hail
- May 27, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 31, 2019
67 reports on 51 days since 1984 · #65 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Halifax County
- 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 Halifax County
The latest hail report in Halifax County is from May 27, 2024, 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 May 27, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Halifax County logged 36 reports on 27 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 23% less than the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #65 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Halifax County holds 1% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median North Carolina county. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 31, 2019 near Hobgood.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (28). The busiest year was 2008, with 9 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Halifax County 1.8
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Halifax County 27
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Halifax County 2%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | Hobgood | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Pierces Xrds | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Enfield | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W Halifax | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roanoke Rapids | 09:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 42%
- 1–2 in 38 57%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.71 WNW Enfield | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.35 SSE Pierces Xrds | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Pierces Xrds | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.42 NNW Palmyra | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | Hobgood | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.88 NNE Tillery | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Pierces Xrds | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Enfield | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Bolling | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W Halifax | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Halifax Co Arpt | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Enfield | 18:28 local · NCEI |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield | 9 | 8 | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Scotland Neck | 9 | 9 | May 31, 2019 |
| Roanoke Rapids | 8 | 8 | May 3, 2016 |
| Hollister | 5 | 4 | Apr 20, 2015 |
| South Rosemary | 4 | 4 | May 12, 2015 |
| Halifax | 3 | 3 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Hobgood | 3 | 3 | May 31, 2019 |
| Littleton | 3 | 3 | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Weldon | 1 | 1 | Apr 24, 1987 |
Questions about hail in Halifax County
How often does it hail in Halifax County, North Carolina?
67 hail reports have been logged in Halifax County since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #65 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Halifax County?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Halifax County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 31, 2019 near Hobgood. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Halifax County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 27, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Halifax County 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 27, 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.