Raleigh, NC hail history
Every day hail 1 inch or larger hit Raleigh neighborhoods since November 2023, from street-level hail swaths checked against NOAA storm reports. Updated daily.
Latest big hail storm: Sep 5, 2026
Shaded areas show where hail 1 inch or larger fell that day, by size, from radar-modeled hail swaths.
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Every hail day in Raleigh
Days when hail 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes in Raleigh, newest first. Homes are the homes in the neighborhoods the hail touched.
| Date | Largest hail | Homes | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.25 in | 246 | 10 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.50 in | 2,176 | 279 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.25 in | 1,373 | 135 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.25 in | 26 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.75 in | 5,678 | 782 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 in | 401 | 14 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 in | 90 | 2 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.25 in | 137 | 8 |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 in | 409 | 48 |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in | 7,592 | 744 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.75 in | 1,363 | 54 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.50 in | 5,349 | 578 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1.25 in | 101 | 7 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 1.00 in | 208 | 24 |
| May 27, 2024 | 1.00 in | 310 | 6 |
Raleigh neighborhoods hit most often
Neighborhoods with the most days of 1-inch-or-larger hail since November 2023.
| Neighborhood | Hail days | Largest | Last hit | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upchurch Ld | 4 | 1.00 in | Sep 21, 2026 | 52 |
| Rogers Ld | 3 | 1.50 in | Aug 20, 2026 | 53 |
| Rogers Land | 3 | 1.50 in | Aug 20, 2026 | 35 |
| King Sub | 3 | 1.25 in | Aug 20, 2026 | 51 |
| The Woods | 2 | 1.50 in | Jul 8, 2026 | 166 |
| Eagle Creek Sub | 2 | 1.50 in | Jul 8, 2026 | 70 |
| Middle Creek | 2 | 1.50 in | May 5, 2025 | 54 |
| Scarsdale Sub | 2 | 1.50 in | May 5, 2025 | 47 |
| Huntingwood Estates | 2 | 1.50 in | May 5, 2025 | 44 |
| The Oaks At Meadowridge Ph 2 | 2 | 1.50 in | Jul 8, 2026 | 31 |
Hail history near Raleigh
Chapel Hill · Fayetteville · Asheboro · Greensboro · Monroe · Matthews · Statesville · Waxhaw
Raleigh hail questions
When was the last hail storm in Raleigh?
The most recent day with hail 1 inch or larger in Raleigh neighborhoods was Sep 21, 2026, with hail up to 1.25 in across 10 neighborhoods (246 homes).
How often does it hail in Raleigh?
Raleigh had 15 days with hail 1 inch or larger since November 2023: 3 in 2024, 6 in 2025, 6 in 2026 so far.
What is the largest hail Raleigh has had recently?
The largest hail in Raleigh in that time was 1.75 in on Jul 8, 2026.
Which hail storm hit the most homes in Raleigh?
The storm on May 5, 2025 reached 7,592 homes in 744 neighborhoods, with hail up to 1.25 in.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail sizes come from radar-modeled hail swaths, mapped to every neighborhood. A day is listed only when it is backed by a strong radar hail signal or by a NOAA Storm Prediction Center hail report nearby, and only when hail of 1 inch or larger reached at least 25 homes. The newest days are preliminary and can still change slightly.
Updated Nov 2, 2026. Hail sizes are radar-modeled estimates for each neighborhood, not ground measurements at a specific roof.