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Hail history for Holly Springs, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Holly Springs on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 13, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Holly Springs ranks #257 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Holly Springs
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Lake Wheeler, New Hill 4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Holly Springs |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Mc Cullers 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Holly Springs |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Holly Springs by year
When hail season peaks near Holly Springs
Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (18) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Holly Springs
Sep 1, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fuquay Spgs (5 mi from Holly Springs)
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 (10 mi from Holly Springs)
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.Sep 25, 2020 · 2.25 in · Newhill (8 mi from Holly Springs)
May 31, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Apex (6 mi from Holly Springs)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported at Hunter Street and Highway 55.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newhill (7 mi from Holly Springs)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Holly Springs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | EF1 | Varina 4 mi from Holly Springs |
| Jul 23, 2019 | EF0 | Willow Spgs 7 mi from Holly Springs |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | South Raleigh Airport 9 mi from Holly Springs |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | Burt 7 mi from Holly Springs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Holly Springs
190 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Holly Springs since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 4, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Apex, Carpenter 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Duncan 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Springs, Lake Wheeler, Cary 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Fuquay-Varina, Duncan, Lake Wheeler 3 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Springs, Lake Wheeler 4 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hollemans Xrds, Holly Spgs, Cario 4 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Varina 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Raleigh 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 Holly Springs; 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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33 hail days - Fort Bragg
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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 Holly Springs.
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