Hail in Sampson County, North Carolina
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Sampson County on 36 days since October 2020. That is more than 69% of US counties. It ranks 1 of 100 in North Carolina.
The largest radar estimate was 2.05 inches on April 20, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was September 5, 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 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| April 20, 2024 | 2.05 in |
| March 27, 2021 | 1.65 in |
| May 14, 2025 | 1.65 in |
| June 25, 2025 | 1.65 in |
| July 8, 2026 | 1.55 in |
| June 11, 2025 | 1.5 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 6 hail reports since October 2020, and 23 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
- Wilkes County: 34 days
- Bladen County: 30 days
- Duplin County: 29 days
- Guilford County: 29 days
- Pender County: 29 days
- Beaufort County: 26 days