Hail history for Chowan County, NC

Chowan County has 33 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 22 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 22, 2000.

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 33 since 1985

1″ or larger 22 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 22, 2000

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 Chowan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 33 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 4, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 4, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report of one inch hail from 911 call center in Edenton.

May 9, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail size between 1.75 and 2.75 inches.

May 22, 2000 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to 3.00 inches in diameter was reported in Arrowhead Beach adjacent to the Chowan River.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	7	12	3	8

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 Chowan County

Has it ever hailed in Chowan County?

Yes — 33 hail events have been recorded for Chowan County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 22 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Chowan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Chowan County, NC is May 4, 2022, 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 Chowan County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 22, 2000. 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

All 100 North Carolina counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.