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Hail history for Cary, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cary on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 25, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Cary ranks #59 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Cary
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Lake Wheeler, Cary 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Cary |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Echo Hgts, Mc Cullers, Lowes Grove 4 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Cary |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Morrisville, Brookhaven 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Cary |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cary by year
When hail season peaks near Cary
Of the 61 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (23) and June (11).
Largest hail storms near Cary
May 31, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Apex (6 mi from Cary)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported at Hunter Street and Highway 55.Sep 25, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Carpenter (6 mi from Cary)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 55 and Indian Wells Road.Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raleigh (8 mi from Cary)
National Weather Service description (English): GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AT THE INTERSECTION OF NEW BERN AND NEW HOPE ROAD.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raleigh (6 mi from Cary)
National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED AT PARK HAVEN LANE AND JOHNSTON STREET.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holly Spgs (10 mi from Cary)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cary
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | EF1 | Mc Cullers 10 mi from Cary |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF1 | Clegg 6 mi from Cary |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Garner 10 mi from Cary |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cary
311 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cary since 2006, on 171 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jan 11, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Apex, Carpenter 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, New Hope 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Raleigh, Rdu International 5 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Springs, Garner, Lake Wheeler 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Garner 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Rdu International 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Springs, Lake Wheeler, Cary 7 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Rdu International 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Raleigh, New Hope 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Farrington 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 Cary; 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
- Apex
48 hail days - Raleigh
48 hail days - Holly Springs
49 hail days - Garner
40 hail days - Durham
37 hail days - Chapel Hill
26 hail days - Wake Forest
33 hail days - Sanford
23 hail days
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 Cary.
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