Hail history for Pitt County, NC

Pitt County has 175 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 109 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) 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 175 since 1960

1″ or larger 109 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · 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 Pitt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 175 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 15, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 5, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 5, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 5, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 15, 2025 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Pictures of tennis ball size hail near Stokes was sent by a viewer to WITN. The time was estimated based on radar data.

May 5, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The picture was submitted via Facebook. The hail stone was shown next to a quarter, and based on the picture, it appears to be the size of a golf ball. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	17	35	59	43	19

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 Pitt County

Has it ever hailed in Pitt County?

Yes — 175 hail events have been recorded for Pitt County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 109 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pitt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pitt County, NC is May 15, 2025, with 2.5″ (tennis 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 Pitt County?

3.0″ (tea cup), 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.