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Hail history for Apex, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Apex on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Sep 25, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Apex ranks #270 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Apex
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Lake Wheeler, New Hill, Cary 5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Apex |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Mc Cullers 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Apex |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Morrisville 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Apex |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Apex by year
When hail season peaks near Apex
Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (20) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Apex
Sep 25, 2020 · 2.25 in · Newhill (6 mi from Apex)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 55 and Indian Wells Road.May 31, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Apex (1 mi from Apex)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch diameter size hail was reported at Hunter Street and Highway 55.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raleigh (10 mi from Apex)
National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED AT INTERSECTION OF TEN TEN AND BELLS LAKE ROAD.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newhill (8 mi from Apex)
Mar 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cary (5 mi from Apex)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread reports of hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls were received along a swath from Cary to Raleigh to several miles southwest of Raleigh.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Apex
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | EF1 | Varina 10 mi from Apex |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF1 | Clegg 9 mi from Apex |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Apex
180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Apex since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jun 13, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Apex, Carpenter 3 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Springs, Lake Wheeler, Cary 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Fuquay-Varina, Lake Wheeler 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Springs, Lake Wheeler, Cary 6 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hollemans Xrds, Holly Spgs, Cario 3 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Farrington 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Seaforth 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Asbury 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 Apex; 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
- Cary
61 hail days - Holly Springs
49 hail days - Raleigh
48 hail days - Garner
40 hail days - Chapel Hill
26 hail days - Durham
37 hail days - Sanford
23 hail days - Wake Forest
33 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 Apex.
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