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Hail history for Rural Hall, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rural Hall on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Rural Hall
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rural Hall in the last two years.
Hail days near Rural Hall by year
When hail season peaks near Rural Hall
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Rural Hall
Jul 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King (5 mi from Rural Hall)
Aug 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King (6 mi from Rural Hall)
May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walnut Cove (9 mi from Rural Hall)
Apr 28, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Capella (9 mi from Rural Hall)
May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanes (9 mi from Rural Hall)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rural Hall
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | King 9 mi from Rural Hall |
| Sep 21, 2013 | EF1 | King 5 mi from Rural Hall |
| Oct 27, 2010 | EF1 | King 4 mi from Rural Hall |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Quaker Gap 7 mi from Rural Hall |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rural Hall
251 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rural Hall since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 6, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Winston-Salem, Meadows, Walnut Cove 3 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Winston-Salem 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Lewisville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Lewisville 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Winston-Salem, Pfafftown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Stanleyville, Shoal 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Flat Shoals, Shoal, Pinnacle 6 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pfafftown, Oldtown, Stanleyville 5 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oldtown, Winston Salem 2 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 Rural Hall; 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 Rural Hall.
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