Hail history for Henderson, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Henderson
- Last hail
- Feb 24, 2016
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 10, 1986
24 reports on 22 days since 1981 · #63 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Henderson
- 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 Henderson
The latest hail report in and around Henderson is from February 24, 2016, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Henderson logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #63 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Henderson accounts for 45% of the 53 reports filed in Vance 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 July 10, 1986.
Reports were down 90% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2007, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Henderson 0.6
- Vance County 1.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Henderson 9
- Vance County 20
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Henderson 0%
- Vance 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Vance | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Vance | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Vance | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 N Henderson | Vance | 07:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5 S Henderson | Vance | 17:25 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 13 54%
- 1–2 in 11 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.81 ESE Dabney | Vance | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N North Henderson | Vance | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 WNW Greystone | Vance | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Gillburg | Vance | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NE Henderson | Vance | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Henderson | Vance | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | North Henderson | Vance | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.04 N Henderson | Vance | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 WSW Henderson | Vance | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Dabney | Vance | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SE Henderson | Vance | 08:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 N Kittrell | Vance | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Henderson
- Oxford 15 km · 27
- Franklinton 25 km · 14
- Butner 36 km · 13
- Wake Forest 41 km · 22
- Castalia 42 km · 11
- Rolesville 46 km · 12
- Rougemont 46 km · 10
- Roxboro 51 km · 32
Questions about hail in Henderson
How often does it hail in Henderson, North Carolina?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Henderson?
Most reports come in July, March, April. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Henderson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 10, 1986. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Henderson?
The most recent report in this data is from February 24, 2016 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Henderson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since November 3, 2021. The last one was on February 24, 2016.
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.