Hail History

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Hail history for Mount Olive, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 7, 20221.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Oct 1, 2008
Ane haili ijiin 200619
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon11
Tornado ijiin 10 mile5
Wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Olive on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Oct 1, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Mount Olive

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mount Olive in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Mount Olive meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mount Olive

Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (5) and August (4).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Mount Olive

Oct 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grantham (6 mi from Mount Olive)

National Weather Service description (English): Fire Rescue reported golf ball size hail near Highway 117A.

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Mt Olive (0 mi from Mount Olive)

Apr 28, 2016 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Faison (7 mi from Mount Olive)

Feb 18, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Genoa (7 mi from Mount Olive)

May 20, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Faison (7 mi from Mount Olive)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Olive

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 5, 2019EF0Genoa
10 mi from Mount Olive		0.6 mi long, 125 yd wide
Feb 24, 2016EF0Seven Spgs
8 mi from Mount Olive		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 24, 2016EF1Beautancus
6 mi from Mount Olive		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF0Faison
6 mi from Mount Olive		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 17, 2007EF0Beautancus
5 mi from Mount Olive		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Olive

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Olive since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 7, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage a reportedBeautancus
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage a reportedBeautancus, Grantham, Brogden
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage a reportedMar-Mac
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage a reportedMount Olive
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, a estimatMt Olive Airport, Grantham
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, a estimatMt Olive
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202569 mph, a estimatFaison, Mt Olive Airport, Bowdens
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202558 mph, a estimatBeautancus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, a estimatFaison
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202458 mph, a estimatGenoa
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 Mount Olive; 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

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 Olive.

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