Hail history for Robeson County, NC

Robeson County has 172 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 86 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 20, 2024.

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 172 since 1962

1″ or larger 86 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 20, 2024

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 Robeson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 172 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 2, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 8, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 20, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Persistent quarter size hail reported near Wayne-Sanderson Farms in St. Pauls.

April 20, 2024 · 4.0″ (softball)

Very large hail fell along West 5th Street, some stones the size of softballs.

February 24, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to around 3 inches or greater was measured.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	3	19	22	61	48	16

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 Robeson County

Has it ever hailed in Robeson County?

Yes — 172 hail events have been recorded for Robeson County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 86 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Robeson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Robeson County, NC is June 25, 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 Robeson County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 20, 2024. 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.