Hail History

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Hail history for Richmond County, NC

Last hail in the countyMay 2, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 2, 2012
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes in the county1
Damaging wind reports in the county131

24 hail reports in Richmond County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 2, 2012.

Cities in Richmond County

Recent hail in Richmond County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 2, 20250.75 in
penny
Cordova
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Richmond County by year

2063071082091011131213141511617181192021122232412526

When hail season peaks in Richmond County

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Damaging thunderstorm winds in Richmond County

131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Richmond County since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 8, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedRockingham, Dobbins Heights, Hamlet
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedRockingham, Dobbins Heights
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedRockingham
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedHoffman
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedRockingham, Dobbins Heights
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedEast Rockingham
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedRockingham, Hamlet, Marston
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedCordova, West Rockingham
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202558 mph, estimatedDerby
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 30, 202458 mph, estimatedRockingham
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 Richmond 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).