Hail History

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Hail history for Gastonia, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 9, 2011
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger30
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gastonia on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Gastonia ranks #237 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Gastonia

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bowling Green
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Gastonia		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Kings Mountain, South Gastonia
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Gastonia		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Gastonia Airport
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Gastonia		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Gastonia by year

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When hail season peaks near Gastonia

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and May (13).

JanFeb3Mar11Apr13May15Jun4Jul4Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gastonia

Apr 9, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gastonia Airport (5 mi from Gastonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of baseballs damaged airplanes at the Gastonia airport.

Apr 15, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Belmont South (10 mi from Gastonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to around 2 inches in diameter were received from the public.

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kings Mountain (9 mi from Gastonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported golf ball size hail in the Kings Mountain area.

Jun 25, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bowling Green (9 mi from Gastonia)

National Weather Service description (English): Ham radio operator reported golf ball size hail at Ridge Rd and Glenn Rd.

Jun 10, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gastonia (2 mi from Gastonia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gastonia

DateRatingWherePath
May 8, 2024EF1Gastonia
2 mi from Gastonia		8.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF0Spencer Mountain
6 mi from Gastonia		6.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 22, 2020EF0Crowders
9 mi from Gastonia		8.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 6, 2020EF1Mountian View
9 mi from Gastonia		3.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 26, 2011EF0Bethany
10 mi from Gastonia		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 28, 2010EF1Belmont South
10 mi from Gastonia		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF2Gastonia
1 mi from Gastonia		9.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF1Paw Creek
10 mi from Gastonia		8.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 5, 2007F0Gastonia
5 mi from Gastonia		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Nov 15, 2006F1Cramerton
6 mi from Gastonia		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jan 13, 2006F1Gastonia
4 mi from Gastonia		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gastonia

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gastonia since 2006, on 110 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedBessemer City, Dallas, Gastonia
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedCrowders, Gastonia
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedStanley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedCrowders, Belmont, Gastonia
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedGastonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBelmont South
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, estimatedRanlo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202569 mph, estimatedSunnyside, Bowling Green
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202546 mph, estimatedCrowders
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202458 mph, estimatedSouth Gastonia
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 Gastonia; 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.

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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 Gastonia.

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