Hail History

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Hail history for Walkertown, NC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 6, 20230.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 12, 2016
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles244

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Walkertown on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 12, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Walkertown

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

Hail days near Walkertown by year

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When hail season peaks near Walkertown

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and May (9).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr9May11Jun3Jul3Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Walkertown

Jul 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Ridge Airport (9 mi from Walkertown)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of Haw River Road and NC Highway 68.

May 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walnut Cove (8 mi from Walkertown)

May 12, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cityview (7 mi from Walkertown)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up the the size of golf balls fell near Winston-Salem State University.

Sep 28, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Guthrie (6 mi from Walkertown)

Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rural Hall (9 mi from Walkertown)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Walkertown

244 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Walkertown since 2006, on 127 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 6, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedSedge Garden, Winston-Salem, Walnut Cove
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedWinston-Salem
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedWalnut Cove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedWinston-Salem, Pfafftown
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedStanleyville, Walkertown
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedOldtown, Stanleyville, Guthrie
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202558 mph, estimatedBrookwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, estimatedWinston Salem
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202558 mph, estimatedReynolds, Alspaugh
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202562 mph, measuredWinston-Salem Airport, Brookwood
3 wind reports		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 Walkertown; 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 Walkertown.

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