Hail history for Warren County, NC

Warren County has 35 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 15 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 15, 1999.

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 35 since 1974

1″ or larger 15 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 15, 1999

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 Warren County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 35 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 7, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
June 23, 2016	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 24, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball
April 20, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2009	0.88″	Nickel
April 20, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 7, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail partially covered the ground in the Lake Gaston area.

February 24, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported near Paschall, approximately 4 miles north-northeast of Wise.

April 15, 1999 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Golfballl to hen egg sized hail was reported by the Warren county Emergency Manager in Arcola. Damage was limited to several sections of town but included banged up siding on homes, broken windows, car damage, and roof damage. Several cabbage fields were reported to be so badly beaten that they looked like "cole slaw". In addition, a loud roaring noise was heard with some funnel clouds reported in the region.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	7	9	12	5	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 Warren County

Has it ever hailed in Warren County?

Yes — 35 hail events have been recorded for Warren County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 15 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Warren County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Warren County, NC is April 7, 2020, 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 Warren County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 15, 1999. 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.