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Hail history for Forest Oaks, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forest Oaks on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Mar 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Forest Oaks
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 2.00 in hen egg | Groomtown, Hill Top, Terra Cotta 6 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Forest Oaks |
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Of 35 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (9).
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Mar 16, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Groomtown (8 mi from Forest Oaks)
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 (8 mi from Forest Oaks)
Jun 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mc Leansville (9 mi from Forest Oaks)
Jun 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greensboro (8 mi from Forest Oaks)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.Jun 16, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Brightwood (10 mi from Forest Oaks)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported on Miller Drive.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forest Oaks
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF2 | Greensboro 5 mi from Forest Oaks |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forest Oaks
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forest Oaks since 2006, on 104 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Pleasant Garden, Climax 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Greensboro 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Pleasant Garden, Climax, Greensboro 6 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage a reported | Climax, Forest Oaks 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Greensboro 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Liberty 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bessemer 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Greensboro May Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Redcross 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Greensboro 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 Forest Oaks; 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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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 Forest Oaks.
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