Hail history for Guilford County, NC

Guilford County has 206 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 113 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 2, 1983.

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 206 since 1967

1″ or larger 113 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 2, 1983

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 Guilford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 206 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
March 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 16, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 16, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

March 16, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch hail was reported.

March 16, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch hail reported.

March 16, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail was reported, with a size of 1.25 inches.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	21	24	94	38	26

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 Guilford County

Has it ever hailed in Guilford County?

Yes — 206 hail events have been recorded for Guilford County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 113 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Guilford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Guilford County, NC is March 16, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Guilford County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 2, 1983. 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.