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Hail history for Glen Raven, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glen Raven on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Glen Raven
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Mebane Hurdle Field Airport 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Glen Raven |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Glen Raven by year
When hail season peaks near Glen Raven
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Glen Raven
Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alamance (9 mi from Glen Raven)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail was reported approximately 4 miles south of Alamance. A few larger hail stones were mixed in.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Graham (2 mi from Glen Raven)
Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haw River (8 mi from Glen Raven)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near exit 150 on Interstate 40.Mar 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burlington (3 mi from Glen Raven)
Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Graham (6 mi from Glen Raven)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glen Raven
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Whitsett 5 mi from Glen Raven |
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Elon College 4 mi from Glen Raven |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Altamahaw 4 mi from Glen Raven |
| Mar 4, 2008 | EF0 | Union Ridge 9 mi from Glen Raven |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glen Raven
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glen Raven since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 5, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Altamahaw 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Burlington 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Altamahaw, Glen Raven 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Elon College 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elon College, Hopedale 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pleasant Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Swepsonville, Alamance 2 wind reports |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Burlington Airport, Whitsett Clayton Airport, Haw River 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Sedalia 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Altamahaw, Gibsonville 3 wind reports |
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 Glen Raven; 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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28 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 Glen Raven.
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