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Hail history for Burke County, NC
160 hail reports in Burke County since 2006 on 107 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 2008.
Cities in Burke County
Recent hail in Burke County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Drexel 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Glen Alpine, Morganton, Drexel 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Burke County by year
When hail season peaks in Burke County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Burke County
217 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Burke County since 2006, on 168 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 17, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Grove, Drexel 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Grove, Hildebran 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Longview, Jonas Ridge, Glen Alpine 5 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Nebo 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Morganton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Valdese 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Nebo, Glen Alpine 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Drexel 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Drexel, Icard 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morganton 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 Burke County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).