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Hail history for Mount Holly, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Holly on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 15, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Mount Holly
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mount Holly in the last two years.
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Apr 15, 2018 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Belmont South (7 mi from Mount Holly)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to around 2 inches in diameter were received from the public.Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexis (8 mi from Mount Holly)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) ping pong ball to golf ball size hail north of Stanley and quarter size hail near Lucia.Jun 10, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Gastonia (8 mi from Mount Holly)
Jun 13, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Lowell (7 mi from Mount Holly)
Mar 1, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Stanley (7 mi from Mount Holly)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Holly
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Lowesville 9 mi from Mount Holly |
| Dec 29, 2024 | EF0 | Dixie 7 mi from Mount Holly |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF0 | Huntersville 9 mi from Mount Holly |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF0 | Spencer Mountain 8 mi from Mount Holly |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF1 | Belmont South 4 mi from Mount Holly |
| May 9, 2008 | EF2 | Gastonia 10 mi from Mount Holly |
| May 9, 2008 | EF1 | Paw Creek 1 mi from Mount Holly |
| Jan 5, 2007 | F0 | Gastonia 6 mi from Mount Holly |
| Nov 15, 2006 | F1 | Cramerton 5 mi from Mount Holly |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Holly
137 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Holly since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 26, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Center City Charl, Dallas, Gastonia 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Center City Charlot 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Lowesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Gastonia 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Stanley 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Belmont, Gastonia, Lowell 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Belmont South 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Ranlo 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Chadwick 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Charlotte/Dougl 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 Mount Holly; 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.
Cities nearby
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46 hail days - Rock Hill
43 hail days - Hickory
69 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 Mount Holly.
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