Hail History

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Hail history for Lillington, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 26, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Sep 1, 2017
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles93

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lillington on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Sep 1, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Lillington

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lillington in the last two years.

Hail days near Lillington by year

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When hail season peaks near Lillington

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (6).

JanFebMar3Apr6May9Jun2Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lillington

Sep 1, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Angier (9 mi from Lillington)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.75 inches fell across northern Harnett County. Property damage values have been estimated.

Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Buies Creek (3 mi from Lillington)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported at the intersection of Highway 421 and Club Road.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lillington (2 mi from Lillington)

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Angier (9 mi from Lillington)

May 3, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Erwin (10 mi from Lillington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lillington

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 3, 2022EF0Buies Creek Stwrt Airport
7 mi from Lillington		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 12, 2019EF0Mamers
8 mi from Lillington		4.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 14, 2007EF0Lillington
2 mi from Lillington		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lillington

93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lillington since 2006, on 72 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedErwin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedErwin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedLillington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedLillington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, estimatedKipling, Lillington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202558 mph, estimatedErwin Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedFlat Branch, Norrington Xrds, Bunnlevel
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, estimatedBuies Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202458 mph, estimatedRawls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202358 mph, estimatedMamers, Kipling
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Lillington; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lillington.

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