Hail history for Harnett County, NC

Harnett County has 131 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 71 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on September 1, 2017.

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 131 since 1975

1″ or larger 71 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · September 1, 2017

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 Harnett County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 131 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 29, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 29, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 29, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported.

September 1, 2017 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to 2.75 inches fell across northern Harnett County. Property damage values have been estimated.

April 24, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball to golf ball size hail reported along Ray Road and Anderson Creek Golf Course. The golf course superintendent reported major damage to course greens with approximately 60 cars sustaining heavy hail damage. The golf course had to be closed for one day to repair greens.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	17	32	51	19	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 Harnett County

Has it ever hailed in Harnett County?

Yes — 131 hail events have been recorded for Harnett County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 71 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Harnett County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Harnett County, NC is May 29, 2025, 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 Harnett County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on September 1, 2017. 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.