Hail history for Salisbury, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salisbury since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Salisbury
- Last hail
- Aug 24, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Nov 16, 2011
32 reports on 27 days since 1985 · #36 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Salisbury
- 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 Salisbury
The latest hail report in and around Salisbury is from August 24, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Salisbury logged 20 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #36 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Salisbury accounts for 29% of the 111 reports filed in Rowan 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 November 16, 2011 near 2.18 NW Spencer.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Salisbury 1.0
- Rowan County 3.1
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Salisbury 17
- Rowan County 43
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Salisbury 0%
- Rowan County 4%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 NW Spencer | Rowan | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salisbury | Rowan | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 W Salisbury | Rowan | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Salisbury | Rowan | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Rowan | 17:38 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 38%
- 1–2 in 20 63%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 ESE Salisbury | Rowan | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Salisbury | Rowan | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 NE South Salisbury | Rowan | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Salisbury | Rowan | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Rowan Co Arpt | Rowan | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 WSW Rowan Co Arpt | Rowan | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.32 ESE Franklin | Rowan | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 16, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 NW Spencer | Rowan | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Nov 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Salisbury | Rowan | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.64 ENE Mill Bridge | Rowan | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.64 WNW Rowan Co Arpt | Rowan | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Majolica | Rowan | 17:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Salisbury
- Rockwell 15 km · 10
- Lexington 25 km · 32
- Kannapolis 25 km · 29
- Mocksville 27 km · 31
- Mount Pleasant 31 km · 13
- Mooresville 32 km · 45
- Advance 32 km · 10
- Concord 33 km · 55
Questions about hail in Salisbury
How often does it hail in Salisbury, North Carolina?
32 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Salisbury since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Salisbury?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Salisbury?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on November 16, 2011 near 2.18 NW Spencer. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Salisbury?
The most recent report in this data is from August 24, 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 Salisbury had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 24, 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.