Hail History

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Hail history for Mint Hill, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 21, 20260.70 in
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 21, 2017
Ane haili ijiin 200644
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon23
Tornado ijiin 10 mile7
Wind reports within 10 miles134

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mint Hill on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 21, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Mint Hill ranks #337 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Mint Hill

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 21, 20260.70 inIndian Trail
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Mint Hill		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Midland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mint Hill		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20250.88 in
5-sent coin		Matthews, Indian Trail
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Mint Hill		NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mint Hill

Of 44 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (12).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mint Hill

Mar 21, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rocky River (10 mi from Mint Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported ping pong ball to baseball size hail covering the ground on Moss Creek Drive.

May 11, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · College Downs (10 mi from Mint Hill)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail up to 2 inches in diamater in the UNC Charlotte area.

Jul 2, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Stallings (7 mi from Mint Hill)

Apr 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Stallings (8 mi from Mint Hill)

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Indian Trail (7 mi from Mint Hill)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mint Hill

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 5, 2025EF1Indian Trail Airport
7 mi from Mint Hill		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 23, 2022EF1Hickory Grove
6 mi from Mint Hill		3.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 23, 2022EF1Harrisburg
8 mi from Mint Hill		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 6, 2020EF1Indian Trail
4 mi from Mint Hill		2.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 3, 2012EF2Wilgrove
6 mi from Mint Hill		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 3, 2012EF2Harrisburg
6 mi from Mint Hill		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 5, 2011EF0Unionville
9 mi from Mint Hill		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mint Hill

134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mint Hill since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 5, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage a reportedEastland Mall, Matthews, Mint Hill
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage a reportedMidland
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedEastland Mall, Matthews, Stallings
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedMidland, Fairview
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 202658 mph, a estimatUnionville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, a estimatIndian Trail
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202558 mph, a estimatCollege Downs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, a estimatMint Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202458 mph, a estimatLansdowne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202458 mph, a estimatFairview
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 Mint Hill; 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 Mint Hill.

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