Hail history for Pasquotank County, NC

Pasquotank County has 25 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 12 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 17, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 25 since 1967

1″ or larger 12 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 17, 2009

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 Pasquotank County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 25 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 9, 2019	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
March 31, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
October 14, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
July 17, 2009	1.75″	Golf ball
June 22, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
June 22, 2009	0.75″	Penny
June 9, 2009	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

August 9, 2019 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball size hail was reported.

July 17, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	5	13	4	0

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 Pasquotank County

Has it ever hailed in Pasquotank County?

Yes — 25 hail events have been recorded for Pasquotank County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 12 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pasquotank County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pasquotank County, NC is August 9, 2019, 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 Pasquotank County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 17, 2009. 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.

More North Carolina hail history

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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.