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Hail history for Gibsonville, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gibsonville on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Gibsonville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Gibsonville in the last two years.
Hail days near Gibsonville by year
When hail season peaks near Gibsonville
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Gibsonville
Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alamance (9 mi from Gibsonville)
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 (6 mi from Gibsonville)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansville (7 mi from Gibsonville)
Mar 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burlington (5 mi from Gibsonville)
Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Graham (9 mi from Gibsonville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gibsonville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Whitsett 3 mi from Gibsonville |
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Elon College 2 mi from Gibsonville |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Altamahaw 7 mi from Gibsonville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gibsonville
138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gibsonville since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 5, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | McLeansville, Altamahaw 3 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 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Greensboro May Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Elon College, Hopedale 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Alamance 1 wind report |
| 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 Gibsonville; 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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31 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 Gibsonville.
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