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Hail history for Rutherford County, NC
87 hail reports in Rutherford County since 2006 on 64 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 8, 2024.
Cities in Rutherford County
Recent hail in Rutherford County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ellenboro 1 hail report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Alexander Mills 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Rutherfordton, Alexander Mills, Cliffside 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Rutherford County by year
When hail season peaks in Rutherford County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rutherford County
174 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rutherford County since 2006, on 139 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Thermal City, Ellenboro, Mooresboro 5 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Ellenboro, Sunshine 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Rutherfordton, Spindale, Forest City 6 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Rutherfordton 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Ellenboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Forest City, Sunshine 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Alexander Mills 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Harris Spicers Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harris Spicers Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Gilkey 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 Rutherford 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).