Hail history for Williamston, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamston since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Williamston
- Last hail
- Jun 27, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 3, 1998
20 reports on 16 days since 1985 · #84 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Williamston
- 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 Williamston
The latest hail report in and around Williamston is from June 27, 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 June 27, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Williamston logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #84 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Williamston accounts for 26% of the 77 reports filed in Martin County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 3, 1998 near Williamston.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2019, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 85% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Williamston 0.5
- Martin County 2.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Williamston 7
- Martin County 25
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Williamston 5%
- Martin County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Williamston | Martin | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Williamston | Martin | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamston | Martin | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.15 SSW Williamston Hrrs Arp | Martin | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NW Williamston | Martin | 15:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 25%
- 1–2 in 14 70%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Williamston Hrrs Arp | Martin | 00:02 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Williamston | Martin | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.15 SSW Williamston Hrrs Arp | Martin | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NW Williamston | Martin | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Williamston | Martin | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Williamston | Martin | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 NNE Williamston | Martin | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.82 NNE Williamston | Martin | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 E Williamston | Martin | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Williamston | Martin | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamston | Martin | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamston | Martin | 19:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Williamston
- Jamesville 15 km · 12
- Robersonville 17 km · 16
- Washington 31 km · 29
- Grimesland 33 km · 11
- Chocowinity 37 km · 13
- Greenville 39 km · 50
- Tarboro 45 km · 15
- Winterville 47 km · 13
Questions about hail in Williamston
How often does it hail in Williamston, North Carolina?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamston since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #84 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Williamston?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Williamston?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 3, 1998 near Williamston. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Williamston?
The most recent report in this data is from June 27, 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 Williamston 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 June 27, 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.