Hail history for Scotland County, NC

Scotland County has 50 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 27 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on June 21, 1970.

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 50 since 1969

1″ or larger 27 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · June 21, 1970

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 Scotland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 50 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 20, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 20, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 25, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2018	0.75″	Penny
June 19, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2013	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 20, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

The public reported ping pong ball sized hail near the intersection of Airbase Rd and Lowery Rd.

June 19, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There were two reports of ping pong to golf ball size hail near the state line.

June 1, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Camp Monroe Road, north of Laurinburg.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	3	8	28	5	4

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 Scotland County

Has it ever hailed in Scotland County?

Yes — 50 hail events have been recorded for Scotland County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 27 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Scotland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Scotland County, NC is May 2, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Scotland County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on June 21, 1970. 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

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.