Hail history for Vance County, NC

Vance County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on February 24, 2016.

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 53 since 1981

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · February 24, 2016

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 Vance County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 28, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2016	3.0″	Tea cup
April 8, 2015	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 8, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
August 8, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 27, 2016 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported on North Piney Grove Road.

February 24, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Tennis ball size to three inch diameter hail fell in a swath from 6 miles southwest of Bullocksville to 3 miles southeast of Tungsten.

April 20, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail damaged a propane tank which started to leak.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	9	10	23	10	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 Vance County

Has it ever hailed in Vance County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Vance County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1981, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Vance County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Vance County, NC is August 15, 2023, 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 Vance County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on February 24, 2016. 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.