Hail history for Pamlico County, NC

Pamlico County has 48 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 12, 2006.

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 48 since 1969

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 12, 2006

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 Pamlico County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 48 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 28, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
July 28, 2014	0.88″	Nickel
July 28, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
June 5, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
March 25, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 12, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Lots of quarter size hail fell. The hail is covering the ground, with lots of tree limbs down as well.

July 28, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Minnesott Golf and Country Club reported golf ball size hail.

June 12, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail up to baseball size broke windows in cars and homes.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	11	27	5	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 Pamlico County

Has it ever hailed in Pamlico County?

Yes — 48 hail events have been recorded for Pamlico County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pamlico County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pamlico County, NC is May 28, 2024, 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 Pamlico County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 12, 2006. 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.