Hail history for Rocky Mount, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rocky Mount since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rocky Mount
- Last hail
- Jun 14, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 14, 2026
35 reports on 23 days since 1976 · #30 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Rocky Mount
- 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 Rocky Mount
The latest hail report in and around Rocky Mount is from June 14, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 14, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rocky Mount logged 22 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #30 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rocky Mount accounts for 47% of the 75 reports filed in Edgecombe 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 June 14, 2026 near 2.06 SW Dortches.
Reports were down 53% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rocky Mount 1.1
- Edgecombe County 2.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rocky Mount 13
- Edgecombe County 22
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rocky Mount 0%
- Edgecombe 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 5, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.06 SW Dortches | Nash | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rocky Mt | Edgecombe | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Rocky Mt Wilson Arpt | Nash | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Nash | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Edgecombe | 11:35 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 12 34%
- 1–2 in 23 66%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.06 SW Dortches | Nash | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Westry | Nash | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 ENE Easonburg | Nash | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.65 ENE Easonburg | Nash | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Little Easonburg | Nash | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 4.68 ESE Little Easonburg | Nash | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Rocky Mt | Edgecombe | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Rocky Mt | Edgecombe | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.59 NNE Rocky Mt | Edgecombe | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SW Little Easonburg | Nash | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 E Rocky Mt | Edgecombe | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.12 ENE Easonburg | Nash | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rocky Mount
Questions about hail in Rocky Mount
How often does it hail in Rocky Mount, North Carolina?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rocky Mount since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #30 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rocky Mount?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rocky Mount?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 14, 2026 near 2.06 SW Dortches. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rocky Mount?
The most recent report in this data is from June 14, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rocky Mount had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 14, 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.