Hail history for Wilson, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilson since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wilson
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 27, 2021
38 reports on 27 days since 1980 · #25 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Wilson
- 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 Wilson
The latest hail report in and around Wilson is from April 28, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 17, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wilson logged 23 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #25 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wilson accounts for 55% of the 69 reports filed in Wilson 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 27, 2021 near 2.23 NE Evansdale.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 1988, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wilson 1.1
- Wilson County 2.1
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wilson 14
- Wilson County 28
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wilson 0%
- Wilson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.23 NE Evansdale | Wilson | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.82 WSW Wilson | Wilson | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wilson | Wilson | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.3 WNW Contentnea | Wilson | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 NE Contentnea | Wilson | 18:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 29%
- 1–2 in 27 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.82 WNW Wilson | Wilson | 19:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Lamm | Wilson | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Dunn Xrds | Wilson | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.23 NE Evansdale | Wilson | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 NNE Wilson | Wilson | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.95 S Wilson | Wilson | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.59 NNW Wilson | Wilson | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.56 E New Hope | Wilson | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 SE Dunn Xrds | Wilson | 10:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.89 ESE Stotts Xrds | Wilson | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Lamm | Wilson | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.82 WSW Wilson | Wilson | 15:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wilson
Questions about hail in Wilson
How often does it hail in Wilson, North Carolina?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wilson since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #25 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wilson?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wilson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 27, 2021 near 2.23 NE Evansdale. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wilson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 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 Wilson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 28, 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.