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Hail history for Raeford, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Raeford on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2014. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Raeford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Raeford in the last two years.
Hail days near Raeford by year
When hail season peaks near Raeford
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Raeford
May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raeford (0 mi from Raeford)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail covering the ground on the north side of Raeford. The spotter noted he could not see more than 50 feet in front of him after the storm had past due to hail fog.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arabia (6 mi from Raeford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Hendrix Road.Apr 28, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Antioch (7 mi from Raeford)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Mustang Drive.Jun 25, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sanatorium (8 mi from Raeford)
May 3, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Arabia (6 mi from Raeford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Raeford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2020 | EF1 | Raeford Muni Airport 6 mi from Raeford |
| May 23, 2017 | EF0 | Lumber Bridge 10 mi from Raeford |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Raeford Muni Airport 6 mi from Raeford |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | Fenix 9 mi from Raeford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Raeford
100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Raeford since 2006, on 71 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Antioch 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Bowmore, Silver City, Rockfish 5 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Raeford, Rockfish 3 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2026 | damage reported | Silver City 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Antioch 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Silver City 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Cain 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Montrose 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Raeford, Antioch, Arabia 5 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Timberland 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 Raeford; 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 Raeford.
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