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Hail history for Tabor City, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tabor City on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 7, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Tabor City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Green Sea 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Tabor City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tabor City by year
When hail season peaks near Tabor City
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Tabor City
Apr 7, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Green Sea (5 mi from Tabor City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to baseball sized hail produced minor damage to side of house between Loris and Green Sea, SC.Apr 14, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cherry Grove (8 mi from Tabor City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell for about 10 minutes.Jun 1, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Allsbrook (10 mi from Tabor City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.May 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loris (6 mi from Tabor City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data.Aug 15, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loris Twin City Airport (6 mi from Tabor City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail (1.75) was observed at the intersection of Highway 66 and Long Horne Ranch Rd.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tabor City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | EF0 | Loris 7 mi from Tabor City |
| Jan 13, 2020 | EF0 | Loris 7 mi from Tabor City |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF1 | Sidney 4 mi from Tabor City |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Whiter Crossing 8 mi from Tabor City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tabor City
54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tabor City since 2006, on 44 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Clarendon 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Playcards 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Green Sea, Daisy 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ironhill 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Green Sea 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mollie 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Ward Station 1 wind report |
| Apr 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Loris 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 70 mph, estimated | Tabor City Airport 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Mollie 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 Tabor City; 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 Tabor City.
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