Hail history for Duplin County, NC

Duplin County has 140 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 63 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 21, 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 140 since 1978

1″ or larger 63 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 21, 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 Duplin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 140 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 23, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 24, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 20, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 23, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail damaged trees, vehicles, and a camper. The picture submitted via Facebook suggests the hail was at least half dollar to golf ball size. A significant amount of hail accumulated in this area. The time was estimated based on radar data.

April 23, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

WCTI relayed a report of golf ball size hail. The location and time was estimated based on radar data.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	13	30	52	34	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 Duplin County

Has it ever hailed in Duplin County?

Yes — 140 hail events have been recorded for Duplin County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1978, including 63 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Duplin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Duplin County, NC is April 23, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Duplin County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 21, 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.