Hail history for Iredell County, NC

Iredell County has 163 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 77 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 3, 1988.

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 163 since 1983

1″ or larger 77 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 3, 1988

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 Iredell County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 163 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 12, 2026	0.75″	Penny
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 6, 2023	0.75″	Penny
April 6, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2022	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

March 12, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Public reported 3/4 inch hail off Wallace Springs Rd.

June 26, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Media and public (reported via Social Media) hail up to two inches in diameter in the Union Grove area near the Wilkes County line.

March 1, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

County comms, a spotter, and the public (via social media) reported half dollar to golf ball size hail from Millers Farm Rd to southeast of Statesville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	14	23	69	46	11

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 Iredell County

Has it ever hailed in Iredell County?

Yes — 163 hail events have been recorded for Iredell County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1983, including 77 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Iredell County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Iredell County, NC is March 12, 2026, 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 Iredell County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 3, 1988. 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.

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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.