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Hail history for Lake Park, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Park on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Lake Park
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.7 in | Indian Trail 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Lake Park |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Matthews, Indian Trail 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Lake Park |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lake Park by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Park
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Lake Park
Jun 13, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unionville (7 mi from Lake Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Unionville.May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waxhaw (10 mi from Lake Park)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near Waxhaw.Jul 2, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stallings (4 mi from Lake Park)
Apr 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Stallings (4 mi from Lake Park)
Apr 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wesley Chapel (7 mi from Lake Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | EF1 | Indian Trail Airport 3 mi from Lake Park |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF1 | Indian Trail 3 mi from Lake Park |
| Sep 5, 2011 | EF0 | Unionville 5 mi from Lake Park |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Bakers 6 mi from Lake Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Park
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Park since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Dec 29, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Monroe, Eastland Mall, Matthews 7 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Monroe 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Midland 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Monroe, Matthews, Stallings 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Midland, Fairview 2 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Matthews, Unionville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Monroe Airport, Indian Trail 2 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mint Hill 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Monroe Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wesley Chapel 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 Lake Park; 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.
Nearby cities
- Indian Trail
34 hail days - Charlotte
57 hail days - Concord
47 hail days - Rock Hill
43 hail days - Huntersville
50 hail days - Kannapolis
46 hail days - Gastonia
51 hail days - Mooresville
37 hail days
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 Lake Park.
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