Hail history for Richmond County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Richmond County since 1980, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richmond County
- Last hail
- May 2, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 2, 2012
38 reports on 27 days since 1980 · #84 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Richmond County
- 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 Richmond County
The latest hail report in Richmond County is from May 2, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 15, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richmond County logged 24 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is about half the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #84 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Richmond County holds 0% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median North Carolina county. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 2, 2012 near 2.37 ENE Hoffman.
Reports were down 74% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (32% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richmond County 1.2
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richmond County 16
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richmond County 0%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.37 ENE Hoffman | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Knob Hill | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rockingham | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hoffman | $250K | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rockingham | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 45%
- 1–2 in 21 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.33 ENE Cordova | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.3 SSW Steen Town | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.84 WNW Osborne | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNE Osborne | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Ledbetter | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.63 WSW Norman | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.7 E Cordova | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.37 ENE Hoffman | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NE Rockingham | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SW Knob Hill | 12:59 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Rockingham Hamlet Ar | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Knob Hill | 14:06 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Richmond County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | 11 | 2.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova | 5 | 5 | May 2, 2025 |
| Hamlet | 5 | 5 | Apr 14, 2019 |
| Ellerbe | 4 | 4 | May 3, 2016 |
| Norman | 4 | 4 | Aug 15, 2012 |
| East Rockingham | 3 | 3 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Roberdel | 2 | 2 | Aug 2, 2008 |
| Dobbins Heights | 1 | 1 | Aug 23, 2007 |
Questions about hail in Richmond County
How often does it hail in Richmond County, North Carolina?
38 hail reports have been logged in Richmond County since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #84 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richmond County?
Most reports come in August, May, June. August alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richmond County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 2, 2012 near 2.37 ENE Hoffman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richmond County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richmond County had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 2, 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.