Hail history for Laurinburg, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Laurinburg since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Laurinburg
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 21, 1970
27 reports on 22 days since 1969 · #50 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Laurinburg
- 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 Laurinburg
The latest hail report in and around Laurinburg is from June 25, 2018, 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, Laurinburg logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #50 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Laurinburg accounts for 54% of the 50 reports filed in Scotland County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 21, 1970.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 78% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Laurinburg 0.6
- Scotland County 1.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Laurinburg 11
- Scotland County 20
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Laurinburg 4%
- Scotland 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1970 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Scotland | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.14 W Laurinburg | Scotland | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 E Laurinburg | Scotland | — | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 E Laurel Hill | Scotland | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hoffman | Richmond | $250K | 19:40 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 9 33%
- 1–2 in 17 63%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.66 ESE Crossway | Scotland | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Crossway | Scotland | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Crossway | Scotland | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Crossway | Scotland | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.14 W Laurinburg | Scotland | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.14 W Laurinburg | Scotland | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 NNW East Laurinburg | Scotland | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW East Laurinburg | Scotland | 13:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Laurinburg | Scotland | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Laurinburg | Scotland | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Laurinburg | Scotland | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Laurinburg | Scotland | 09:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Laurinburg
- Pembroke 28 km · 11
- Rockingham 32 km · 11
- Raeford 33 km · 15
- Lumberton 44 km · 50
- Fairmont 45 km · 16
- St. Pauls 46 km · 10
- Southern Pines 49 km · 14
- Hope Mills 53 km · 15
Questions about hail in Laurinburg
How often does it hail in Laurinburg, North Carolina?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Laurinburg since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #50 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Laurinburg?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Laurinburg?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 21, 1970. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Laurinburg?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Laurinburg had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Laurinburg since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 25, 2018.
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.