Hail history for Perquimans County, NC

Perquimans County has 23 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 12 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 12, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 23 since 1979

1″ or larger 12 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 12, 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 Perquimans County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 23 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 9, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 9, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2009	2.0″	Hen egg
July 12, 2009	0.75″	Penny
July 12, 2009	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

July 14, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported in Hertford.

June 25, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported.

July 12, 2009 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was reported just west of Highway 17 at Perquimans River Bridge.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	2	14	4	1

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 Perquimans County

Has it ever hailed in Perquimans County?

Yes — 23 hail events have been recorded for Perquimans County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1979, including 12 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Perquimans County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Perquimans County, NC is July 14, 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 Perquimans County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 12, 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.

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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.