Hail history for Caldwell County, NC

Caldwell County has 127 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 55 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 16, 1998.

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 127 since 1974

1″ or larger 55 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 16, 1998

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 Caldwell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 127 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 25, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 3, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
May 26, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
August 14, 2021	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 27, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Ham radio operator reported nickel size hail on Highway 268 near the Yadkin River.

May 26, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Media reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Granite Falls and Northlakes areas.

July 1, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported in the Globe community.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	1	19	37	59	9

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 Caldwell County

Has it ever hailed in Caldwell County?

Yes — 127 hail events have been recorded for Caldwell County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 55 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Caldwell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Caldwell County, NC is June 27, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Caldwell County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 16, 1998. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.