Hail history for Randolph County, NC

Randolph County has 110 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 53 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 29, 1987.

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 110 since 1983

1″ or larger 53 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 29, 1987

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 Randolph County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 110 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 22, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter inch hail was reported near Randleman.

June 26, 2015 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail was reported several miles northwest of Steeds.

May 26, 1998 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Numerous reports of large hail were associated with a severe storm that crossed southern Randolph county. Hen egg and quarter size hail fell in Seagrove.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	9	25	44	17	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 Randolph County

Has it ever hailed in Randolph County?

Yes — 110 hail events have been recorded for Randolph County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1983, including 53 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Randolph County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Randolph County, NC is April 22, 2025, 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 Randolph County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 29, 1987. 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.