Home › North Carolina › Richmond County › Rockingham
Hail history for Rockingham, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockingham on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 2, 2008. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Rockingham
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Cordova 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Rockingham |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rockingham by year
When hail season peaks near Rockingham
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Rockingham
Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Knob Hill (1 mi from Rockingham)
Aug 15, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Osborne (5 mi from Rockingham)
Jun 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rockingham (3 mi from Rockingham)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cognac (6 mi from Rockingham)
Aug 21, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Knob Hill (1 mi from Rockingham)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockingham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2012 | EF1 | Diggs 8 mi from Rockingham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockingham
104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockingham since 2006, on 67 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham, Dobbins Heights, Hamlet 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham, Dobbins Heights 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham, Dobbins Heights 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | East Rockingham 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockingham, Hamlet 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cordova, West Rockingham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockingham 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Osborne 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockingham, East Rockingham, Osborne 4 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 Rockingham; 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
- Hamlet
14 hail days - Cheraw
32 hail days - Laurinburg
22 hail days - Bennettsville
15 hail days - Aberdeen
20 hail days - Pinehurst
21 hail days - Southern Pines
19 hail days - Albemarle
23 hail days
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 Rockingham.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Rockingham's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Rockingham with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →