Hail History

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Hail history for Fuquay-Varina, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 8, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 13, 2019
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles156

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fuquay-Varina on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 13, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Fuquay-Varina

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 8, 20261 in
quarter
New Hill
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Fuquay-Varina
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 5, 20250.75 in
penny
Mc Cullers
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fuquay-Varina
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fuquay-Varina by year

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When hail season peaks near Fuquay-Varina

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and July (7).

JanFeb1Mar6Apr13May4Jun7Jul1Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fuquay-Varina

Sep 1, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fuquay Spgs (2 mi from Fuquay-Varina)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.75 inches in diameter fell along a swath from 2 miles west-southwest of Fuquay-Varina to 3 miles north of Angier. Multiple trees were also blown down along the swath. Damage estimates have been estimated.

May 13, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Williams Xrds (8 mi from Fuquay-Varina)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm tracked across portions of southern Wake County into central Johnston County. The thunderstorm produced hail ranging from golf ball size to baseball size hail. The hail caused extensive damage to homes, cars, buildings and businesses in its path. Several car dealerships has substantial damage done to cars on their lots and many homeowners had broken winds and significant roof and siding damage.

May 31, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Macedonia (9 mi from Fuquay-Varina)

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (10 mi from Fuquay-Varina)

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newhill (10 mi from Fuquay-Varina)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fuquay-Varina

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 3, 2024EF1Varina
1 mi from Fuquay-Varina
1.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 23, 2019EF0Willow Spgs
3 mi from Fuquay-Varina
1.2 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 29, 2014EF0South Raleigh Airport
6 mi from Fuquay-Varina
0.2 mi long, 145 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF3Burt
7 mi from Fuquay-Varina
38.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fuquay-Varina

156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fuquay-Varina since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 4, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedDuncan
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedHolly Springs, Lake Wheeler
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedLake Wheeler, Angier
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedFuquay-Varina, Duncan, Lake Wheeler
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedHolly Springs, Lake Wheeler
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 202658 mph, estimatedHollemans Xrds, Holly Spgs, Cario
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, estimatedKipling
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202558 mph, estimatedVarina
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedBanks
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202558 mph, estimatedWilliams Xrds
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Fuquay-Varina; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fuquay-Varina.

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