Hail in Lee County, North Carolina
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Lee County on 9 days since October 2020. That is more than 15% of US counties. It ranks 77 of 100 in North Carolina.
The largest radar estimate was 1.7 inches on May 29, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was July 20, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2021 | 1.7 in |
| May 23, 2022 | 1.2 in |
| August 3, 2024 | 1.2 in |
| March 27, 2021 | 1.1 in |
| June 26, 2023 | 1.05 in |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.05 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 4 hail reports since October 2020, and 6 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in North Carolina
- Sampson County: 36 days
- Wilkes County: 34 days
- Bladen County: 30 days
- Duplin County: 29 days
- Guilford County: 29 days
- Pender County: 29 days