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Hail history for Garner, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 5, 20260.50 in (marble)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)May 13, 2019

Ane haili ijiin 200640

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon24

Tornado ijiin 10 mile6

Wind reports within 10 miles329

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Garner on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 13, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Garner ranks #401 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Garner

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 5, 2026	0.50 in marble	Clayton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Garner	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Lake Wheeler, Cary 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Garner	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 5, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Echo Hgts, Mc Cullers, Wilders Grove 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Garner	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 40 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (15) and July (7).

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May 13, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Williams Xrds (6 mi from Garner)

National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm tracked across portions of southern Wake County into central Johnston County. The thunderstorm produced hail ranging from golf ball size to baseball size hail. The hail caused extensive damage to homes, cars, buildings and businesses in its path. Several car dealerships has substantial damage done to cars on their lots and many homeowners had broken winds and significant roof and siding damage.

May 31, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Macedonia (10 mi from Garner)

Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (0 mi from Garner)

National Weather Service description (English): QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON HWY 70 NEAR THE WHITE OAK SHOPPING CENTER.

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (1 mi from Garner)

National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED NEAR HWY 401 AND WOODCREST ROAD.

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (5 mi from Garner)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garner

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Dec 10, 2023	EF1	Mc Cullers 2 mi from Garner	1.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 23, 2019	EF1	Drug Store 9 mi from Garner	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	South Raleigh Airport 9 mi from Garner	0.2 mi long, 145 yd wide
Mar 29, 2014	EF0	Williams Xrds 4 mi from Garner	0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 14, 2007	EF0	Garner 3 mi from Garner	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 14, 2007	EF0	Clayton 8 mi from Garner	0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Garner

329 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Garner since 2006, on 165 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 4, 2008.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 18, 2026	damage a reported	Garner, Knightdale 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026	damage a reported	New Hope 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026	damage a reported	Lake Wheeler, Garner, New Hope 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026	damage a reported	Garner, Lake Wheeler, Cary 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026	damage a reported	Lake Wheeler, Garner 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026	damage a reported	Lake Wheeler, Coats Crossroads 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026	damage a reported	Holly Springs, Lake Wheeler, Clayton 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026	damage a reported	Knightdale, Raleigh, New Hope 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Mc Cullers, Auburn 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Shotwell 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events

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 Garner; 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 Garner.

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