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Hail history for Durham County, NC
63 hail reports in Durham County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 10, 2018.
Cities in Durham County
Recent hail in Durham County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Lowes Grove 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Durham County by year
When hail season peaks in Durham County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Durham County
191 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Durham County since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 15, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Durham 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Parkwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Gorman 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Durham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bahama 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Durham, Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Bahama, Durham, Bethesda 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Huckleberry Spg, West Durham 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hope Vly 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Durham 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 Durham County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).