Hail history for Statesville, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Statesville since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Statesville
- Last hail
- Mar 12, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 1, 2017
39 reports on 35 days since 1983 · #24 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Statesville
- 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 Statesville
The latest hail report in and around Statesville is from March 12, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on March 12, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Statesville logged 19 reports on 16 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #24 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Statesville accounts for 24% of the 164 reports filed in Iredell 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 March 1, 2017 near 1.94 E Loray.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2008, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Statesville 0.9
- Iredell County 5.2
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Statesville 16
- Iredell County 69
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Statesville 0%
- Iredell 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.94 E Loray | Iredell | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Statesville | Iredell | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NNW Statesville | Iredell | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Iredell | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Iredell | 14:15 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 20 51%
- 1–2 in 19 49%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.53 NW Barium Spgs | Iredell | 07:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.35 ESE Statesville | Iredell | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.94 E Loray | Iredell | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.18 N Statesville | Iredell | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Statesville | Iredell | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Statesville | Iredell | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 N Statesville | Iredell | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Statesville | Iredell | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NE Statesville | Iredell | 11:07 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Statesville | Iredell | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 W Elmwood | Iredell | 17:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Statesville | Iredell | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Statesville
- Stony Point 18 km · 12
- Catawba 20 km · 15
- Harmony 21 km · 15
- Mooresville 23 km · 45
- Love Valley 25 km · 11
- Claremont 27 km · 14
- Mocksville 31 km · 31
- Taylorsville 31 km · 22
Questions about hail in Statesville
How often does it hail in Statesville, North Carolina?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Statesville since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #24 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Statesville?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Statesville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 1, 2017 near 1.94 E Loray. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Statesville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 12, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Statesville 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 March 12, 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.