Hail history for Jones County, NC

Jones County has 66 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 21, 2000.

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 66 since 1958

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 21, 2000

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 Jones County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 66 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 15, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 15, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
March 28, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 28, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
March 28, 2017	2.0″	Hen egg
July 19, 2016	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 15, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Jones County Emergency Manager observed dime to quarter size hail on highway 58 South, just before Pollocksville. The time was based on radar.

March 28, 2017 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Estimated 2 inch hail.

March 28, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Estimated golf ball sized hail at a convenience store in Pollocksville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	0	1	4	11	30	16	2

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 Jones County

Has it ever hailed in Jones County?

Yes — 66 hail events have been recorded for Jones County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jones County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jones County, NC is June 15, 2021, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Jones County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 21, 2000. 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.

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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.