Hail in Wake County, North Carolina
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Wake County on 25 days since October 2020. That is more than 51% of US counties. It ranks 10 of 100 in North Carolina.
The largest radar estimate was 2.45 inches on July 8, 2026. 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 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | 2.45 in |
| September 5, 2026 | 2.4 in |
| April 22, 2025 | 2 in |
| May 20, 2022 | 1.75 in |
| September 4, 2026 | 1.7 in |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.55 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 40 hail reports since October 2020, and 39 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