Hail history for La Grange, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Grange since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · La Grange
- Last hail
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 18, 2006
17 reports on 16 days since 1987 · #100 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · La Grange
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Concerned about your roof after hail?
Send a request to Moxisync Labs for review. The latest hail report in La Grange is from March 27, 2021. We’re building local roofer coverage. Submitting a request does not guarantee a quote or book an inspection.
What the record says about La Grange
The latest hail report in and around La Grange is from March 27, 2021, 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, La Grange logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #100 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. La Grange accounts for 15% of the 111 reports filed in Lenoir 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 May 18, 2006 near La Grange.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- La Grange 0.5
- Lenoir County 2.5
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- La Grange 8
- Lenoir County 38
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- La Grange 0%
- Lenoir 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lenoir | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lenoir | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lenoir | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lenoir | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SE La Grange | Lenoir | 14:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 59%
- 1–2 in 7 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | La Grange | Lenoir | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SE La Grange | Lenoir | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 NNE La Grange | Lenoir | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE La Grange | Lenoir | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SE La Grange | Lenoir | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE La Grange | Lenoir | 03:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | La Grange | Lenoir | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | La Grange | Lenoir | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | La Grange | Lenoir | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | La Grange | Lenoir | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | La Grange | Lenoir | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | La Grange | Lenoir | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near La Grange
Questions about hail in La Grange
How often does it hail in La Grange, North Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Grange since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #100 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in La Grange?
Most reports come in May, July, March. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in La Grange?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 18, 2006 near La Grange. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in La Grange?
The most recent report in this data is from March 27, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has La Grange had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of La Grange since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 27, 2021.
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.