Hail History

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Hail history for Tobaccoville, NC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 7, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 2, 2016
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles248

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tobaccoville on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Tobaccoville

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Tobaccoville in the last two years.

Hail days near Tobaccoville by year

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When hail season peaks near Tobaccoville

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (6).

JanFebMar5Apr6May9Jun3Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tobaccoville

Jul 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King (3 mi from Tobaccoville)

Aug 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · King (3 mi from Tobaccoville)

Apr 28, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Capella (9 mi from Tobaccoville)

May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanes (9 mi from Tobaccoville)

Jun 13, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · King (4 mi from Tobaccoville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tobaccoville

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2017EF2King
4 mi from Tobaccoville		16.1 mi long, 700 yd wide
Sep 21, 2013EF1King
2 mi from Tobaccoville		0.5 mi long, 90 yd wide
Oct 27, 2010EF1King
2 mi from Tobaccoville		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Quaker Gap
8 mi from Tobaccoville		2.2 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tobaccoville

248 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tobaccoville since 2006, on 138 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 10, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedLewisville
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedLewisville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 2026damage reportedPinnacle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedPilot Mountain
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedEast Bend, Siloam, Pinnacle
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedWinston-Salem, Pfafftown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202663 mph, estimatedVolunteer, Vienna, Stanleyville
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedFlat Shoals, Shoal, Pilot Mountain
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedPfafftown, Oldtown, Stanleyville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedBrookwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Tobaccoville; 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

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 Tobaccoville.

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