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Hail history for Greensboro, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Greensboro on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Greensboro ranks #116 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Greensboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Greensboro 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Greensboro |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Groomtown, Hill Top, Broadview 11 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Greensboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Greensboro by year
When hail season peaks near Greensboro
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (10).
Largest hail storms near Greensboro
Mar 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Groomtown (8 mi from Greensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported up to a size of 1.75 inches.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greensboro (1 mi from Greensboro)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansville (8 mi from Greensboro)
May 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Battle Ground (4 mi from Greensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball size hail covered the ground up to two inches in depth at Pisgah Church Road and Willoughby Boulevard.Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greensboro (1 mi from Greensboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Greensboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF2 | Greensboro 3 mi from Greensboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Greensboro
203 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Greensboro since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 13, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Colfax 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Greensboro 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Garden, Greensboro, McLeansville 4 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | KGSO, Forest Oaks 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Greensboro 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Greensboro Arhrbr Airport, Bessemer 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Greensboro May Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Greensboro Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Greensboro 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Greensboro Airport, Battle Ground 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 Greensboro; 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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39 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 Greensboro.
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