Hail history for Polkville, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Polkville since 1990, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Polkville
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 7, 2002
11 reports on 9 days since 1990 · #221 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Polkville
- 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 Polkville
The latest hail report in and around Polkville is from June 25, 2025, 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 25, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Polkville 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 #221 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Polkville accounts for 7% of the 168 reports filed in Cleveland 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 7, 2002 near Polkville.
The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Polkville 0.3
- Cleveland County 5.2
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Polkville 5
- Cleveland County 64
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Polkville 0%
- Cleveland 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Polkville | Cleveland | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Polkville | Cleveland | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Polkville | Cleveland | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 S Polkville | Cleveland | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Polkville | Cleveland | 18:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Polkville | Cleveland | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 S Polkville | Cleveland | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.36 NNW Pottville | Cleveland | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Polkville | Cleveland | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SE Polkville | Cleveland | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Polkville | Cleveland | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Polkville | Cleveland | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Polkville | Cleveland | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Polkville | Cleveland | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Polkville | Cleveland | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1990 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Cleveland | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Polkville
- Casar 11 km · 14
- Belwood 13 km · 17
- Fallston 13 km · 11
- Shelby 17 km · 37
- Boiling Springs 18 km · 10
- Forest City 22 km · 20
- Cherryville 24 km · 27
- Rutherfordton 29 km · 18
Questions about hail in Polkville
How often does it hail in Polkville, North Carolina?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Polkville since 1990. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #221 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Polkville?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Polkville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 7, 2002 near Polkville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Polkville?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Polkville 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 25, 2025.
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.