Hail history for Bladen County, NC

Bladen County has 166 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 88 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 15, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 166 since 1978

1″ or larger 88 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 15, 2024

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Bladen County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Bladen County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 166 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
April 20, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Bladen County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 25, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail reported along Burney Road.

May 15, 2024 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail near the intersection of Lisbon and Rosindale Roads. Car windshields were damaged.

May 3, 2016 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Several reports of hail up to the size of tennis balls along a stretch of Highway 20.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	9	26	76	41	12

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Bladen County

Has it ever hailed in Bladen County?

Yes — 166 hail events have been recorded for Bladen County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1978, including 88 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Bladen County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Bladen County, NC is June 25, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Bladen County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 15, 2024. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More North Carolina hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.