Hail history for Pittsboro, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pittsboro since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pittsboro
- Last hail
- Apr 20, 2015
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 28, 2005
16 reports on 15 days since 1975 · #119 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Pittsboro
- 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 Pittsboro
The latest hail report in and around Pittsboro is from April 20, 2015, 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, Pittsboro logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #119 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pittsboro accounts for 20% of the 82 reports filed in Chatham 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 July 28, 2005 near 1 W Pittsboro.
The busiest year was 1998, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pittsboro 0.3
- Chatham County 1.8
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pittsboro 5
- Chatham County 26
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pittsboro 0%
- Chatham County 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Pittsboro | Chatham | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pittsboro | Chatham | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pittsboro | Chatham | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Chatham | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Pittsboro | Chatham | 14:25 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 6 38%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Pittsboro | Chatham | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Pittsboro | Chatham | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Pittsboro | Chatham | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 4 NE Pittsboro | Chatham | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Pittsboro | Chatham | 08:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 W Pittsboro | Chatham | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Pittsboro | Chatham | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 E Pittsboro | Chatham | 10:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pittsboro | Chatham | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pittsboro | Chatham | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Pittsboro | Chatham | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Pittsboro | Chatham | 20:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pittsboro
- Goldston 22 km · 10
- Apex 25 km · 32
- Chapel Hill 25 km · 15
- Sanford 26 km · 36
- Holly Springs 30 km · 16
- Cary 31 km · 69
- Broadway 31 km · 12
- Durham 36 km · 108
Questions about hail in Pittsboro
How often does it hail in Pittsboro, North Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pittsboro since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #119 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pittsboro?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pittsboro?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 28, 2005 near 1 W Pittsboro. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pittsboro?
The most recent report in this data is from April 20, 2015 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pittsboro had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pittsboro since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 20, 2015.
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.