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Hail history for Zebulon, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zebulon on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 8, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Zebulon
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Knightdale 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Zebulon |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Linwood, Wendell 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Zebulon |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Daddysville 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Zebulon |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Zebulon by year
When hail season peaks near Zebulon
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Zebulon
Apr 8, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sutton (8 mi from Zebulon)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail up to the size of hen eggs was reported from near Bunn to near Pilot. Multiple homes had holes in the siding and windows and multiple cars' windshields were scattered.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Knightdale (10 mi from Zebulon)
Sep 5, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Knightdale (7 mi from Zebulon)
Feb 6, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Barham (9 mi from Zebulon)
Apr 25, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Fraziers Xrds (9 mi from Zebulon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zebulon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | EF2 | Knightdale Wndll Airport 7 mi from Zebulon |
| May 13, 2019 | EF1 | Middlesex 4 mi from Zebulon |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Knightdale Wndll Airport 5 mi from Zebulon |
| Sep 18, 2012 | EF0 | Zebulon 1 mi from Zebulon |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF0 | Rockton 1 mi from Zebulon |
| May 5, 2009 | EF0 | Middlesex 9 mi from Zebulon |
| Aug 27, 2008 | EF0 | Archer 8 mi from Zebulon |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Emit 10 mi from Zebulon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zebulon
173 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zebulon since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 23, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Knightdale 3 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Linwood, Knightdale 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wendell 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Emit 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Pilot, Wendell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rolesville, Wendell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Knightdale, Wendell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Pilot, Wendell 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bunn 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Rolesville, Middlesex 3 wind reports |
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 Zebulon; 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 Zebulon.
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