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Hail history for Chapel Hill, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chapel Hill on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Chapel Hill ranks #715 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Chapel Hill
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chapel Hill 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Chapel Hill |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Lowes Grove 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chapel Hill |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chapel Hill by year
When hail season peaks near Chapel Hill
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Chapel Hill
May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bynum (8 mi from Chapel Hill)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Smith Level Road.May 31, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hope Vly (9 mi from Chapel Hill)
Jun 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chapel Hill Wllms Airport (3 mi from Chapel Hill)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Fordham Boulevard and East Franklin Street.Apr 28, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teer (9 mi from Chapel Hill)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter sized to golf ball sized hail fell along a one mile swath along highway 54 near the intersection of Orange Grove Road in Teer. The hail covered the road and was approximately half an inch deep, causing the road to be closed for a short period of time.Oct 17, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Calvander (4 mi from Chapel Hill)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chapel Hill
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | Teer 7 mi from Chapel Hill |
| May 15, 2014 | EF1 | Hope Vly 7 mi from Chapel Hill |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chapel Hill
230 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chapel Hill since 2006, on 124 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 15, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Teer, Carrboro, Durham 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Teer, Carrboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Parkwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Parkwood 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Durham, Hillsborough 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Durham 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander, Glenn, Occoneechee 5 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander, Farrington 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Terrells, Hope Vly 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 Chapel Hill; 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 Chapel Hill.
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