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Hail history for Wendell, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wendell on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 14, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Wendell
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Knightdale, Clayton 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Wendell |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Linwood, Flowers, Wendell 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Wendell |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Pet Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wendell |
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Of 21 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (3).
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May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Knightdale (6 mi from Wendell)
May 3, 2016 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Archers Lodge (8 mi from Wendell)
Sep 5, 2026 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Knightdale (4 mi from Wendell)
May 5, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Knightdale (7 mi from Wendell)
May 23, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Clayton (9 mi from Wendell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wendell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | EF2 | Knightdale Wndll Airport 5 mi from Wendell |
| May 13, 2019 | EF1 | Middlesex 7 mi from Wendell |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Knightdale Wndll Airport 5 mi from Wendell |
| Sep 18, 2012 | EF0 | Zebulon 3 mi from Wendell |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF0 | Rockton 4 mi from Wendell |
| May 5, 2009 | EF1 | Emit 9 mi from Wendell |
| Aug 27, 2008 | EF0 | Archer 5 mi from Wendell |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Emit 9 mi from Wendell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wendell
183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wendell since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 23, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Clayton, New Hope, Knightdale 6 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Linwood, Knightdale 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Wendell 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Emit 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Knightdale, Pilot, Wendell 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Flowers, Rolesville, Wendell 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage a reported | Knightdale, Wendell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Flowers 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage a reported | Pilot, Wendell 4 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage a reported | Middlesex 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 Wendell; 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 Wendell.
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