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Hail history for Maiden, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Maiden on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Maiden
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Pumpkin Center 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Maiden |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Maiden by year
When hail season peaks near Maiden
Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and July (12).
Largest hail storms near Maiden
May 11, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lincolnton (5 mi from Maiden)
May 14, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Maiden (4 mi from Maiden)
Jul 5, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pumpkin Center (5 mi from Maiden)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail between golf ball and baseball size was reported at the intersection of Shuford Rd and highway 150.Sep 25, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lincolnton (7 mi from Maiden)
Jul 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brookford (10 mi from Maiden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Maiden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF1 | Bandy 6 mi from Maiden |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Claremont 9 mi from Maiden |
| May 1, 2017 | EF0 | Duan 2 mi from Maiden |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF2 | Claremont 9 mi from Maiden |
| Jul 13, 2010 | EF1 | Kidville 9 mi from Maiden |
| Nov 15, 2006 | F2 | Denver 8 mi from Maiden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Maiden
130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Maiden since 2006, on 105 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 5, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newton, Longview 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newton, Conover 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Hickory 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Denver 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Conover 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Conover 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newton 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Boger City 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Lincolnton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Conover 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 Maiden; 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
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37 hail days - Huntersville
50 hail days - Charlotte
57 hail days - Kannapolis
46 hail days - Concord
47 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 Maiden.
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