Hail History

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Hail history for Harrisburg, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20231.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 21, 2017
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harrisburg on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Harrisburg

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Harrisburg in the last two years.

Hail days near Harrisburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Harrisburg

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and June (14).

JanFeb4Mar8Apr17May14Jun6JulAug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Harrisburg

May 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Concord (7 mi from Harrisburg)

Mar 21, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rocky River (3 mi from Harrisburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported ping pong ball to baseball size hail covering the ground on Moss Creek Drive.

May 11, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · College Downs (4 mi from Harrisburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail up to 2 inches in diamater in the UNC Charlotte area.

Jun 10, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Concord (7 mi from Harrisburg)

May 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jackson Park (7 mi from Harrisburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from International Dr near I-85 into Kannapolis.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harrisburg

DateRatingWherePath
May 23, 2022EF1Hickory Grove
6 mi from Harrisburg
3.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2022EF1Harrisburg
3 mi from Harrisburg
6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 3, 2012EF2Wilgrove
5 mi from Harrisburg
1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 3, 2012EF2Harrisburg
4 mi from Harrisburg
1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0West Concord
7 mi from Harrisburg
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harrisburg

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harrisburg since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 5, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedConcord
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedCroft, Concord
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedMint Hill, Center City Charlo, Unc Charlotte
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedMidland
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedEastland Mall, Harrisburg
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedConcord
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedConcord, Midland
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedConcord
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202558 mph, estimatedCollege Downs
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202558 mph, estimatedNewell
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 Harrisburg; 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

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 Harrisburg.

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