Hail History

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Hail history for Wake Forest, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 5, 20260.88 in (5-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 19, 2016
Ane haili ijiin 200633
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon20
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles177

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wake Forest on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Wake Forest ranks #534 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Wake Forest

DateSize hailWhereSource
Sep 5, 20260.88 in
5-sent coin		Franklinton
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wake Forest		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Purnell
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wake Forest		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Of 33 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (7).

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May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wake Forest (4 mi from Wake Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF STONEY HILL ROAD AND BUD MORRIS ROAD.

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bayleaf (9 mi from Wake Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Season Drive and Six Forks Road.

Mar 14, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Youngsville (4 mi from Wake Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along a swath from Youngsville Fire Station 1 to approximately 4 miles northwest of Youngsville.

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Forestville (2 mi from Wake Forest)

Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Youngsville (4 mi from Wake Forest)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wake Forest

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2013EF0New Hope
7 mi from Wake Forest		1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 6, 2011EF0Rolesville
5 mi from Wake Forest		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 14, 2006F0Bunn
8 mi from Wake Forest		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wake Forest

177 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wake Forest since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 9, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage a reportedNew Hope
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage a reportedFalls Lake, Purnell, Franklinton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage a reportedRolesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedRolesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage a reportedPurnell, Franklinton
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedWake Forest, Youngsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage a reportedRolesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage a reportedFalls Lake, Raleigh
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage a reportedFalls Lake, Wake Forest
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage a reportedWake Forest
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Wake Forest; 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 Wake Forest.

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