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Hail history for Carrboro, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carrboro on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Carrboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chapel Hill 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Carrboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Carrboro by year
When hail season peaks near Carrboro
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Carrboro
May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bynum (7 mi from Carrboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Smith Level Road.May 31, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hope Vly (10 mi from Carrboro)
Jun 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chapel Hill Wllms Airport (4 mi from Carrboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Fordham Boulevard and East Franklin Street.Apr 28, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teer (8 mi from Carrboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter sized to golf ball sized hail fell along a one mile swath along highway 54 near the intersection of Orange Grove Road in Teer. The hail covered the road and was approximately half an inch deep, causing the road to be closed for a short period of time.Oct 17, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Calvander (4 mi from Carrboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carrboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | Teer 6 mi from Carrboro |
| May 15, 2014 | EF1 | Hope Vly 8 mi from Carrboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carrboro
211 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carrboro since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 24, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Teer, Carrboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Teer, Carrboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Parkwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Parkwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Carrboro, Chapel Hill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsborough 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander, Glenn, Occoneechee 4 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander, Farrington 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Terrells 2 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chapel Hill Wllms Airport 1 wind report |
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 Carrboro; 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.
Nearby cities
- Chapel Hill
26 hail days - Durham
37 hail days - Apex
48 hail days - Cary
61 hail days - Holly Springs
49 hail days - Burlington
30 hail days - Raleigh
48 hail days - Wake Forest
33 hail days
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 Carrboro.
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