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Hail history for Stanly County, NC
35 hail reports in Stanly County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2006.
Cities in Stanly County
Recent hail in Stanly County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Norwood 1 hail report |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Locust 1 hail report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Finger 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Stanly County by year
When hail season peaks in Stanly County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Stanly County
172 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Stanly County since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 15, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Albemarle 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Plyler, Albemarle 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Oakboro, Albemarle 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Oakboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Locust, Stanfield, Albemarle 16 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Plyler, Stanfield 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Albemarle, Plyler 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Palmerville, Badin, Halls Ferry Jct 6 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Stanfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Albemarle Airport 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 Stanly 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).