Hail history for Pikeville, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pikeville since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pikeville
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Jun 26, 2023
12 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #199 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Pikeville
- 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 Pikeville
The latest hail report in and around Pikeville is from June 26, 2023, 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 June 26, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pikeville logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #199 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pikeville accounts for 10% of the 124 reports filed in Wayne 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 1.00 in (quarter) on June 26, 2023 near 1.69 W Pikeville.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pikeville 0.4
- Wayne County 3.1
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pikeville 8
- Wayne County 41
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pikeville 0%
- Wayne County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 W Pikeville | Wayne | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Pikeville | Wayne | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Pikeville | Wayne | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Peacock Crossroads | Johnston | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 W Patetown | Wayne | 18:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 75%
- 1–2 in 3 25%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.69 W Pikeville | Wayne | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 W Patetown | Wayne | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Pikeville | Wayne | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SW Pikeville | Wayne | 09:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.25 E Pinkney | Wayne | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 W (Gww)goldsboro-Wayne | Wayne | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Pikeville | Wayne | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Pikeville | Wayne | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Pikeville | Wayne | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Pikeville | Wayne | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Peacock Crossroads | Johnston | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1985 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Wayne | 11:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pikeville
Questions about hail in Pikeville
How often does it hail in Pikeville, North Carolina?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pikeville since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #199 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pikeville?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pikeville?
1.00 in (quarter size) on June 26, 2023 near 1.69 W Pikeville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pikeville?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pikeville 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 June 26, 2023.
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.