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Hail history for Red Oak, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Red Oak on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Red Oak
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Dortches, Westry 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Red Oak |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Easonburg, Dortches 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Red Oak |
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Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (7) and May (7).
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Mar 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Red Oak (1 mi from Red Oak)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail covering the ground.Jun 14, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dortches (3 mi from Red Oak)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail.Aug 18, 2014 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Little Easonburg (6 mi from Red Oak)
Aug 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Easonburg (8 mi from Red Oak)
Aug 29, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Easonburg (8 mi from Red Oak)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Red Oak
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF3 | Little Easonburg 7 mi from Red Oak |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF0 | Hillirdston 5 mi from Red Oak |
| Jul 19, 2023 | EF3 | Dortches 3 mi from Red Oak |
| Jul 19, 2023 | EF3 | Battleboro 8 mi from Red Oak |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF1 | Drake 6 mi from Red Oak |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Red Oak
101 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Red Oak since 2006, on 62 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Sharpsburg, Nashville, Aventon 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Castalia, Glenview 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Nashville, Dortches 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nashville, Salem 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Red Oak, Dortches, Goldrock 3 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hickory 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nashville 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Westry 1 wind report |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Castalia 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Red Oak 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 Red Oak; 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 Red Oak.
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