Hail history for Holden Beach, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holden Beach since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Holden Beach
- Last hail
- Apr 5, 2017
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 5, 2017
10 reports on 8 days since 1998 · #243 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Holden Beach
- 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 Holden Beach
The latest hail report in and around Holden Beach is from April 5, 2017, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Holden Beach logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #243 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Holden Beach accounts for 7% of the 139 reports filed in Brunswick 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 5, 2017 near 1 WSW Holden Beach.
The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Holden Beach 0.3
- Brunswick County 3.6
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Holden Beach 4
- Brunswick County 39
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Holden Beach 0%
- Brunswick County 1%
- 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 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 WSW Holden Beach | Brunswick | $1K | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSW Secession | Brunswick | $2K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.13 SSE Secession | Brunswick | $1K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 SSE Secession | Brunswick | $1K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Secession | Brunswick | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 60%
- 1–2 in 4 40%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.13 SSE Secession | Brunswick | $1K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 WSW Holden Beach | Brunswick | $1K | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.5 SSW Secession | Brunswick | — | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Secession | Brunswick | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.5 SSW Secession | Brunswick | $2K | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Nov 4, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.32 SSE Secession | Brunswick | $1K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Holden Beach | Brunswick | — | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Holden Beach | Brunswick | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Holden Beach | Brunswick | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Holden Beach | Brunswick | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Holden Beach
- Bolivia 24 km · 13
- Boiling Spring Lakes 26 km · 12
- Leland 42 km · 37
- Bolton 46 km · 15
- Wilmington 52 km · 57
- Brunswick 55 km · 15
- Wrightsboro 55 km · 10
- Whiteville 58 km · 19
Questions about hail in Holden Beach
How often does it hail in Holden Beach, North Carolina?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holden Beach since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #243 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Holden Beach?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Holden Beach?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 5, 2017 near 1 WSW Holden Beach. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Holden Beach?
The most recent report in this data is from April 5, 2017 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Holden Beach had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holden Beach since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 5, 2017.
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.