Hail history for Davidson County, NC

Davidson County has 116 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 60 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 3, 2003.

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 116 since 1956

1″ or larger 60 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 3, 2003

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 Davidson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 116 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 26, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 26, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 14, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 6, 2023	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

May 19, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of Randolph St and Lambeth St in Thomasville.

May 12, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell along a swath from 4 miles west of New Hope to 4 miles west-southwest of Martha.

May 3, 2003 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A buisness near Highway 8 and 47 was damaged by baseball sized hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	11	22	43	18	19

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 Davidson County

Has it ever hailed in Davidson County?

Yes — 116 hail events have been recorded for Davidson County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 60 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Davidson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Davidson County, NC is August 15, 2023, 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 Davidson County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 3, 2003. 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.