Hail History

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Hail history for Louisburg, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 8, 2015
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles127

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Louisburg on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 8, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Louisburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20260.88 in
nickel		Franklinton
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Louisburg		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Louisburg by year

30660720809101115121311421521617181191202122232425126

When hail season peaks near Louisburg

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and March (4).

Jan1Feb4Mar4Apr7May3Jun3Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Louisburg

Jun 6, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Louisburg (2 mi from Louisburg)

Apr 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Needmore (9 mi from Louisburg)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in and around Franklinton.

Mar 13, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Louisburg (0 mi from Louisburg)

Aug 29, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Raynor (6 mi from Louisburg)

Jun 22, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Bunn (9 mi from Louisburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Louisburg

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 8, 2024EF0Rocky Ford
7 mi from Louisburg		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 8, 2024EF1Rocky Ford
10 mi from Louisburg		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 8, 2024EF1Stallings Xrds
7 mi from Louisburg		2.9 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 18, 2013EF0New Hope
10 mi from Louisburg		1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 14, 2006F0Bunn
10 mi from Louisburg		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Louisburg

127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Louisburg since 2006, on 91 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedFranklinton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedLouisburg, Ingleside, Centerville
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedBunn
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedFranklinton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026damage reportedLouisburg
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedCenterville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 202658 mph, estimatedMoulton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedLouisburg, Stallings Xrds
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedRaynor, Louisburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Hope
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 Louisburg; 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 Louisburg.

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