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Hail history for Monroe, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Monroe on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Monroe ranks #688 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Monroe
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.70 in | Indian Trail 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Monroe |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Alton, Indian Trail 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Monroe |
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Apr 9, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Mineral Spg (8 mi from Monroe)
Aug 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mineral Spg (8 mi from Monroe)
May 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mineral Spg (8 mi from Monroe)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from near Mineral Springs to the northwest side of Monroe. The largest hail reported fell near Mineral Springs.Aug 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairfield (9 mi from Monroe)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell over northeast Union County.Jun 13, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unionville (6 mi from Monroe)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Unionville.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Monroe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | EF1 | Indian Trail Airport 7 mi from Monroe |
| Dec 28, 2015 | EF0 | Alton 8 mi from Monroe |
| Sep 5, 2011 | EF0 | Unionville 6 mi from Monroe |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Bakers 2 mi from Monroe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Monroe
80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Monroe since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Dec 29, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Monroe 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage a reported | Monroe 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Monroe 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Unionville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 61 mph, a estimat | Monroe Airport, Indian Trail 2 wind reports |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Monroe Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Houston 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wesley Chapel 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Monroe 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Unionville 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 Monroe; 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 Monroe.
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