Hail history for Nebo, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nebo since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Nebo
- Last hail
- Mar 6, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 24, 2000
29 reports on 22 days since 1998 · #45 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Nebo
- 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 Nebo
The latest hail report in and around Nebo is from March 6, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 25, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Nebo logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #45 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Nebo accounts for 20% of the 144 reports filed in McDowell County.
7% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 24, 2000 near 11 WSW Morganton, which ties or sets the North Carolina record.
Reports were down 69% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2000, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Nebo 0.8
- McDowell County 5.0
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Nebo 15
- McDowell County 60
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Nebo 7%
- McDowell County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 1, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2000 | 4.50 insoftball | 11 WSW Morganton | Burke | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8 W Morganton | Burke | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Nebo | Mcdowell | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 E Marion | Mcdowell | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 E Marion | Mcdowell | 16:41 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 45%
- 1–2 in 14 48%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 3.64 ESE Nebo | Mcdowell | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Nebo | Mcdowell | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 NE Nebo | Mcdowell | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Nebo | Mcdowell | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 NNW Bridgewater | Burke | 15:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 NE Nebo | Mcdowell | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 NE Nebo | Mcdowell | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 9 WSW Morganton | Burke | 07:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.82 ESE Bridgewater | Burke | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 SSE Nebo | Mcdowell | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 N Nebo | Mcdowell | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 NNW Bridgewater | Burke | 16:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Nebo
- Marion 9 km · 43
- Glen Alpine 12 km · 25
- Morganton 20 km · 72
- Old Fort 26 km · 21
- Spruce Pine 26 km · 13
- Valdese 31 km · 13
- Casar 35 km · 14
- Black Mountain 39 km · 19
Questions about hail in Nebo
How often does it hail in Nebo, North Carolina?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Nebo since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #45 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Nebo?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Nebo?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 24, 2000 near 11 WSW Morganton. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Nebo?
The most recent report in this data is from March 6, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Nebo had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 6, 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.