Hail history for Graham County, NC

Graham County has 34 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 3, 1974.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 34 since 1974

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 3, 1974

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 Graham County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 34 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 12, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 19, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2012	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
September 27, 2010	0.75″	Penny
June 11, 2009	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2009	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 12, 2023 · 0.75″ (penny)

Public reported half inch to three-quarter inch hail along Lower Mountain Creek Rd.

July 19, 2019 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Public reported quarter size hail near Stecoah.

February 21, 1993 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Over 150 acres of trees on National Forest land was blown down along Highway 129. Golf ball-size hail was also reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	0	16	11	5	1

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 Graham County

Has it ever hailed in Graham County?

Yes — 34 hail events have been recorded for Graham County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Graham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Graham County, NC is August 12, 2023, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Graham County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 3, 1974. 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.