Hail Charlotte, NC
There were 2 hail reports within 25 miles of Charlotte in the last 7 days. The largest measured 0.70 inches at 4 ESE Indian Trail, and the latest came at 4:44 PM EDT.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Charlotte. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 21.0 hail reports a year, coming on about 8.2 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 4.50 inches, on May 7, 1998.
Hail reports, last 7 days
| Place | Size | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 ESE Indian TrailUnion County | 0.70 inchesest | Public | 4:44 PM EDT |
| 2 NE PinevilleMecklenburg County | 0.50 inches | Trained Spotter | 3:56 PM EDT |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.70 inches marble | 4 ESE Indian TrailUnion County | Public |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 2 NE PinevilleMecklenburg County | Trained Spotter |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | MidlandCabarrus County | Public |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | LocustStanly County | Public |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Charlotte
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.50 inches | Grapefruit | Kannapolis, Rowan County | May 7, 1998 |
| 4.00 inches | Softball | Clover, York County | Apr 9, 2011 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Kannapolis, Rowan County | May 7, 1998 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Kannapolis, Cabarrus County | May 7, 1998 |
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Concord, Cabarrus County | May 11, 2008 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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