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Hail history for Sanford, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sanford on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 27, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Sanford ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Sanford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sanford in the last two years.
Hail days near Sanford by year
When hail season peaks near Sanford
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Sanford
Apr 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Broadway (7 mi from Sanford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 42 and Buckhorn Road.May 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sanford (1 mi from Sanford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size covering the ground near the intersection of Cotton and Iron Furnace roads.May 13, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Broadway (7 mi from Sanford)
Mar 27, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lemon Spgs (7 mi from Sanford)
Aug 5, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lemon Spgs (6 mi from Sanford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sanford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | EF1 | Rosser 8 mi from Sanford |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF1 | Cumnock 6 mi from Sanford |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | White Hill 10 mi from Sanford |
| May 14, 2006 | F1 | Broadway 5 mi from Sanford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sanford
137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sanford since 2006, on 90 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Cumnock 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Tramway 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Cumnock 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Cumnock 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Sanford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gulf 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Tramway, Gulf 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lemon Spgs 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sanford 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lemon Spgs 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 Sanford; 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 Sanford.
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