Hail history for Mebane, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mebane since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mebane
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 6, 2010
16 reports on 14 days since 1988 · #116 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Mebane
- 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 Mebane
The latest hail report in and around Mebane is from April 29, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on April 29, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mebane logged 9 reports on 9 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 #116 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mebane accounts for 17% of the 92 reports filed in Alamance 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 6, 2010 near 0.69 N Mebane.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mebane 0.5
- Alamance County 2.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mebane 9
- Alamance County 34
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mebane 0%
- Alamance County 3%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Mebane | Alamance | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Alamance | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 24, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Orange | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.68 W Mebane Hurdle Fld Ar | Alamance | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.47 E Haw River | Alamance | 15:49 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 25%
- 1–2 in 12 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.82 SE Mebane Hurdle Fld Ar | Alamance | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.68 W Mebane Hurdle Fld Ar | Alamance | 21:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 SE Mebane | Alamance | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.47 E Haw River | Alamance | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Mebane | Alamance | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 N Miles | Orange | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 SSW Mebane Hurdle Fld Ar | Alamance | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 S Mebane Hurdle Fld Ar | Alamance | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Mebane | Alamance | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Mebane | Alamance | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Cheeks Xrds | Orange | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 4 W Efland | Orange | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mebane
- Graham 11 km · 18
- Hillsborough 16 km · 25
- Burlington 17 km · 22
- Chapel Hill 27 km · 15
- Durham 36 km · 108
- Rougemont 36 km · 10
- Yanceyville 37 km · 14
- Pittsboro 41 km · 16
Questions about hail in Mebane
How often does it hail in Mebane, North Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mebane since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #116 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mebane?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mebane?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 6, 2010 near 0.69 N Mebane. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mebane?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mebane had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 29, 2026.
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.