Hail history for Kernersville, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kernersville since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kernersville
- Last hail
- Apr 6, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 3, 2000
14 reports on 13 days since 1988 · #149 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Kernersville
- 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 Kernersville
The latest hail report in and around Kernersville is from April 6, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on April 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kernersville logged 11 reports on 10 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 #149 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kernersville accounts for 13% of the 109 reports filed in Forsyth 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 June 3, 2000 near Kernersville.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kernersville 0.6
- Forsyth County 3.4
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kernersville 10
- Forsyth County 43
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kernersville 0%
- Forsyth 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kernersville | Forsyth | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NNW Kernersville | Forsyth | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Kernersville | Forsyth | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 NNW Kernersville | Forsyth | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Kernersville | Forsyth | 13:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 8 57%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 SSE Kernersville | Forsyth | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.67 W Kernersville | Forsyth | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE Colfax | Guilford | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.39 NNW Kernersville | Forsyth | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Kernersville | Forsyth | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 NNW Kernersville | Forsyth | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Kernersville | Forsyth | 13:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 N Kernersville | Forsyth | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 S Kernersville | Forsyth | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Kernersville | Forsyth | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Kernersville | Forsyth | 03:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kernersville | Forsyth | 16:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kernersville
- High Point 15 km · 29
- Winston-Salem 16 km · 64
- Stokesdale 17 km · 15
- Walnut Cove 22 km · 10
- Greensboro 23 km · 118
- Thomasville 25 km · 22
- Archdale 25 km · 11
- Welcome 27 km · 17
Questions about hail in Kernersville
How often does it hail in Kernersville, North Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kernersville since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #149 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kernersville?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kernersville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 3, 2000 near Kernersville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kernersville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 6, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kernersville had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 6, 2023.
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.