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Hail history for Oak Ridge, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oak Ridge on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Oak Ridge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Greensboro 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Oak Ridge |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Battle Ground 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Oak Ridge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Oak Ridge by year
When hail season peaks near Oak Ridge
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Oak Ridge
Jul 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Ridge Airport (3 mi from Oak Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of Haw River Road and NC Highway 68.Jun 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pomona (9 mi from Oak Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail occurred along a swath from near Greensboro to near McLeansville. The golf ball size hail near McLeansville resulted in a broken window on a truck.May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greensboro Rgnl (5 mi from Oak Ridge)
May 31, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Battle Ground (9 mi from Oak Ridge)
Apr 8, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ellisboro (9 mi from Oak Ridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Ridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | Deep River 8 mi from Oak Ridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oak Ridge
171 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oak Ridge since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 13, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Colfax 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | KGSO 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Walkertown 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Greensboro Airport, Kernersville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Greensboro Airport, Battle Ground 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walkertown, Guilquarry, Guthrie 5 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Greensboro Arhrbr Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Colfax 1 wind report |
| May 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Guilquarry 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Summerfield 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 Oak Ridge; 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
- Kernersville
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40 hail days - High Point
31 hail days - Winston-Salem
41 hail days - Thomasville
26 hail days - Clemmons
39 hail days - Burlington
30 hail days - Asheboro
28 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 Oak Ridge.
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