Hail history for King, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of King since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · King
- Last hail
- May 7, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 14, 2011
14 reports on 13 days since 1987 · #150 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · King
- 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 King
The latest hail report in and around King is from May 7, 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 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, King logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #150 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. King accounts for 15% of the 92 reports filed in Stokes 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 August 14, 2011 near 0.56 W King.
The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- King 0.3
- Stokes County 2.7
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- King 7
- Stokes County 38
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- King 0%
- Stokes 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W King | Stokes | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E King | Stokes | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Rural Hall | Forsyth | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | King | Stokes | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Stokes | 12:35 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 4 29%
- 1–2 in 10 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt View | Stokes | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.41 WSW King | Stokes | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.78 W King | Stokes | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E King | Stokes | 11:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W King | Stokes | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E King | Stokes | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Poplar Spgs | Stokes | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | King | Stokes | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Rural Hall | Forsyth | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | King | Stokes | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | King | Stokes | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | King | Stokes | 08:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near King
- East Bend 15 km · 13
- Pilot Mountain 16 km · 10
- Walnut Cove 19 km · 10
- Danbury 20 km · 16
- Lewisville 20 km · 11
- Winston-Salem 21 km · 64
- Clemmons 27 km · 12
- Kernersville 31 km · 14
Questions about hail in King
How often does it hail in King, North Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of King since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #150 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in King?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in King?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 14, 2011 near 0.56 W King. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in King?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 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 King 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 7, 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.