Hail history for Troy, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Troy since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Troy
- Last hail
- Apr 20, 2024
- 2.25 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 27, 1998
14 reports on 13 days since 1970 · #158 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Troy
- 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 Troy
The latest hail report in and around Troy is from April 20, 2024, 2.25 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.25 in on April 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Troy logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #158 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Troy accounts for 23% of the 60 reports filed in Montgomery County.
21% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 27, 1998 near Troy, which ties or sets the North Carolina record.
The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Troy 0.3
- Montgomery County 1.5
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Troy 6
- Montgomery County 20
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Troy 21%
- Montgomery County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | 2 | 2.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Troy | Montgomery | $25K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.89 SSE Troy | Montgomery | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1970 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Montgomery | — | 08:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 W Troy | Montgomery | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Troy | Montgomery | — | 16:50 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 5 36%
- 1–2 in 6 43%
- 2 in + 3 21%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.89 SSE Troy | Montgomery | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 W Troy | Montgomery | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.93 S Troy | Montgomery | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.66 W Troy | Montgomery | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.38 W Capelsie | Montgomery | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 S Troy | Montgomery | — | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Troy | Montgomery | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Troy | Montgomery | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1998 | 4.50 insoftball | Troy | Montgomery | $25K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Montgomery | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Montgomery | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1985 | 0.88 innickel | — | Montgomery | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Troy
- Candor 16 km · 11
- Albemarle 27 km · 17
- Robbins 29 km · 13
- Seven Lakes 30 km · 11
- Ansonville 35 km · 11
- Denton 36 km · 10
- Asheboro 38 km · 27
- Millingport 38 km · 10
Questions about hail in Troy
How often does it hail in Troy, North Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Troy since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #158 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Troy?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Troy?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 27, 1998 near Troy. 21% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Troy?
The most recent report in this data is from April 20, 2024 (2.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Troy had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 20, 2024.
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.