Hail history for Kannapolis, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kannapolis since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kannapolis
- Last hail
- May 13, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 7, 1998
29 reports on 24 days since 1985 · #44 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Kannapolis
- 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 Kannapolis
The latest hail report in and around Kannapolis is from May 13, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kannapolis logged 18 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #44 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kannapolis accounts for 23% of the 125 reports filed in Cabarrus County.
7% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 7, 1998 near Kannapolis, which ties or sets the North Carolina record.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 1998, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (52% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kannapolis 0.9
- Cabarrus County 4.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kannapolis 15
- Cabarrus County 55
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kannapolis 7%
- Cabarrus County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Kannapolis | Rowan | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1985 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Cabarrus | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Kannapolis | Rowan | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NNE Concord | Cabarrus | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Concord | Cabarrus | 13:30 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 10 34%
- 1–2 in 17 59%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 ESE Kannapolis | Cabarrus | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Kannapolis | Cabarrus | 21:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 ENE Glass | Cabarrus | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.8 W Glass | Cabarrus | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Kannapolis | Rowan | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.92 SSE Kannapolis | Cabarrus | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Kannapolis | Cabarrus | 18:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 N Glass | Cabarrus | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 E Glass | Cabarrus | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 N Mt Gilead | Cabarrus | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.69 E Enochville | Rowan | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Concord | Cabarrus | 14:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kannapolis
- Concord 10 km · 55
- Mooresville 20 km · 45
- Cornelius 21 km · 15
- Huntersville 22 km · 26
- Mount Pleasant 22 km · 13
- Rockwell 23 km · 10
- Salisbury 25 km · 32
- Locust 30 km · 10
Questions about hail in Kannapolis
How often does it hail in Kannapolis, North Carolina?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kannapolis since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kannapolis?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kannapolis?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 7, 1998 near Kannapolis. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kannapolis?
The most recent report in this data is from May 13, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kannapolis had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 13, 2025.
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.