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Hail history for Henderson, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Henderson on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Feb 24, 2016. Hail is most common here in July and April.
Recent hail near Henderson
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Henderson in the last two years.
Hail days near Henderson by year
When hail season peaks near Henderson
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Henderson
Feb 24, 2016 · 3 in (tea cup) · Williamsboro (7 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size to three inch diameter hail fell in a swath from 6 miles southwest of Bullocksville to 3 miles southeast of Tungsten.Apr 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Middleburg (5 mi from Henderson)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to penny size hail was reported in a swath along Interstate 85 from mile marker 220 to to 230. Several cars on the interstate between mile markers 227 to 230 sustained windshield damage from the golf ball size hail.Jun 23, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Afton (10 mi from Henderson)
Jul 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Brookston (4 mi from Henderson)
May 6, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Gillburg (4 mi from Henderson)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Henderson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF1 | Dabney 5 mi from Henderson |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF0 | Rocky Ford 10 mi from Henderson |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Rocky Ford 8 mi from Henderson |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Epsom 7 mi from Henderson |
| May 5, 2017 | EF1 | Lewis 9 mi from Henderson |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | Huntsboro 8 mi from Henderson |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | Dexter 7 mi from Henderson |
| Oct 27, 2010 | EF0 | Greystone 4 mi from Henderson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Henderson
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Henderson since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 6, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bullocksville 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Drewry 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Dabney 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Middleburg, Gillburg 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Epsom 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Townsville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Henderson 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Henderson, Brookston 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford Henderson Airport, Dabney, Henderson 3 wind reports |
| May 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dickerson 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 Henderson; 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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37 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 Henderson.
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