Hail history for Mecklenburg County, NC

Mecklenburg County has 246 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 122 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 3, 1974.

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 246 since 1955

1″ or larger 122 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 3, 1974

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 Mecklenburg County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 246 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 12, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 26, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 16, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 16, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Public reported nickel size hail.

June 26, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail across north Charlotte.

May 10, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Numerous reports of hail up to 2 inches in diamater in the UNC Charlotte area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	6	44	41	65	70	15

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 Mecklenburg County

Has it ever hailed in Mecklenburg County?

Yes — 246 hail events have been recorded for Mecklenburg County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 122 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mecklenburg County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mecklenburg County, NC is June 25, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Mecklenburg County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 3, 1974. 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.