Hail in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Mecklenburg County on 15 days since October 2020. That is more than 31% of US counties. It ranks 44 of 100 in North Carolina.
The largest radar estimate was 1.55 inches on August 14, 2021. The most recent 1-inch day was August 28, 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 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 14, 2021 | 1.55 in |
| August 11, 2021 | 1.4 in |
| May 4, 2022 | 1.4 in |
| June 16, 2022 | 1.4 in |
| August 21, 2026 | 1.35 in |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 10 hail reports since October 2020, and 26 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