Hail history for Tabor City, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tabor City since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tabor City
- Last hail
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 14, 1999
18 reports on 18 days since 1985 · #93 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Tabor City
- 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 Tabor City
The latest hail report in and around Tabor City is from April 7, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tabor City logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #93 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tabor City accounts for 10% of the 179 reports filed in Columbus County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 14, 1999 near Tabor City.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tabor City 0.4
- Columbus County 4.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tabor City 8
- Columbus County 53
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tabor City 6%
- Columbus 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Tabor City | Columbus | $25K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.31 ENE Tabor City Arpt | Columbus | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Tabor City | Columbus | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Tabor City | Columbus | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Columbus | — | 18:40 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 8 44%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.57 E Tabor City | Columbus | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Tabor City | Columbus | $1K | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Tabor City Arpt | Columbus | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 S Sidney | Columbus | $1K | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.31 ENE Tabor City Arpt | Columbus | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.21 ESE Emerson | Columbus | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.57 E Tabor City | Columbus | — | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Tabor City | Columbus | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Tabor City | Columbus | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Tabor City | Columbus | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Tabor City | Columbus | $35K | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1999 | 2.00 inhen egg | Tabor City | Columbus | $25K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tabor City
- Brunswick 20 km · 15
- Chadbourn 20 km · 13
- Whiteville 25 km · 19
- Evergreen 29 km · 10
- Clarkton 42 km · 16
- Bladenboro 44 km · 23
- Fairmont 44 km · 16
- Bolton 47 km · 15
Questions about hail in Tabor City
How often does it hail in Tabor City, North Carolina?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tabor City since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #93 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tabor City?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tabor City?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 14, 1999 near Tabor City. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tabor City?
The most recent report in this data is from April 7, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Tabor City 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 April 7, 2022.
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.