Hail history for Hoke County, NC

Hoke County has 58 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 28, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 58 since 1960

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 28, 2014

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 Hoke County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 58 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 5, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
June 25, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2018	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2016	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2014	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2018 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail up to ping pong size was reported.

April 28, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail reported near Mustang Drive.

July 1, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Hendrix Road.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	1	5	14	18	16	0

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 Hoke County

Has it ever hailed in Hoke County?

Yes — 58 hail events have been recorded for Hoke County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hoke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hoke County, NC is June 5, 2019, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Hoke County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 28, 2014. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.