Hail history for Martin County, NC

Martin County has 77 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 46 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 3, 1998.

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 77 since 1967

1″ or larger 46 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 3, 1998

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 Martin County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 77 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 12, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2019	2.0″	Hen egg
May 31, 2019	2.0″	Hen egg
May 31, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 27, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report was from mPING.

May 31, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail damage was reported along Fire Department Rd. Windows were broken in houses along with siding damage.

May 13, 2019 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A member of the NC Wildlife Commission was a tractor north of town when he observed quarter to golf ball size hail.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	9	12	22	28	5

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 Martin County

Has it ever hailed in Martin County?

Yes — 77 hail events have been recorded for Martin County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 46 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Martin County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Martin County, NC is June 27, 2023, 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 Martin County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 3, 1998. 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.