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Hail history for Smithfield, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithfield on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Sep 5, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Smithfield
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 2.00 in hen egg | Flowers, Clayton 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Smithfield |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Clayton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Smithfield |
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Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (10) and July (6).
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Sep 5, 2026 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Flowers (6 mi from Smithfield)
Jul 27, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smithfield (1 mi from Smithfield)
Apr 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Four Oaks (7 mi from Smithfield)
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Selma Airport (5 mi from Smithfield)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilsons Mills (5 mi from Smithfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Blackman Xrds 10 mi from Smithfield |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Smithfield 0 mi from Smithfield |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EF0 | Micro 7 mi from Smithfield |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Pine Level 4 mi from Smithfield |
| May 5, 2009 | EF0 | Micro 7 mi from Smithfield |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Coats Xrds 9 mi from Smithfield |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF0 | Brogden 5 mi from Smithfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithfield
126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2006, on 95 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Dec 11, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Smithfield 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Smithfield 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Micro 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Smithfield, Selma 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Four Oaks 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Coats Crossroads 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Four Oaks, Pine Level 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Clayton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Four Oaks 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage a reported | Selma 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 Smithfield; 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 Smithfield.
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