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Hail history for Wilkes County, NC
92 hail reports in Wilkes County since 2006 on 59 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 26, 2023.
Cities in Wilkes County
Recent hail in Wilkes County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Mulberry, Traphill, North Wilkesboro 7 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Wilkes County by year
When hail season peaks in Wilkes County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Wilkes County
321 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Wilkes County since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Apr 28, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Dockery, Clingman, Windy Gap 5 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Halls Mills, Thurmond, Fairplains 5 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Boomer 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Mc Grady 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Cricket 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkesboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mountain Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Thurmond, Benham 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Wilkesboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Benham 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 Wilkes 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).