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Hail history for Raleigh, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Raleigh on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 31, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Raleigh ranks #92 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Raleigh
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Lake Wheeler, Cary 4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Raleigh |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Echo Hgts, Pet Xrds, Mc Cullers 5 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Raleigh |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Brookhaven 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Raleigh |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Raleigh by year
When hail season peaks near Raleigh
Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (17) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Raleigh
May 31, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Macedonia (9 mi from Raleigh)
Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (4 mi from Raleigh)
National Weather Service description (English): QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON HWY 70 NEAR THE WHITE OAK SHOPPING CENTER.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (5 mi from Raleigh)
National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED NEAR HWY 401 AND WOODCREST ROAD.May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (8 mi from Raleigh)
Mar 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cary (9 mi from Raleigh)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread reports of hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls were received along a swath from Cary to Raleigh to several miles southwest of Raleigh.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Raleigh
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | EF1 | Mc Cullers 5 mi from Raleigh |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | Williams Xrds 8 mi from Raleigh |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Garner 6 mi from Raleigh |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Raleigh
358 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Raleigh since 2006, on 175 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 4, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Garner, New Hope, Knightdale 5 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | New Hope 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Garner, New Hope 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Raleigh 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Garner, Lake Wheeler, Cary 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Garner 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Cary, Raleigh 5 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Rdu International, Falls Lake, Raleigh 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Knightdale, Raleigh, New Hope 4 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 Raleigh; 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
- Garner
40 hail days - Cary
61 hail days - Apex
48 hail days - Holly Springs
49 hail days - Wake Forest
33 hail days - Durham
37 hail days - Chapel Hill
26 hail days - Sanford
23 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 Raleigh.
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