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Hail history for Catawba County, NC
93 hail reports in Catawba County since 2006 on 68 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 21, 2018.
Cities in Catawba County
- Hickory
69 hail days - Newton
65 hail days - Saint Stephens
64 hail days - Conover
65 hail days - Lake Norman of Catawba
39 hail days - Longview
71 hail days - Mountain View
69 hail days - Maiden
47 hail days
Recent hail in Catawba County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Oyama 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Catawba County by year
When hail season peaks in Catawba County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Catawba County
179 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Catawba County since 2006, on 131 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newton, Longview 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Millersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Saint Stephens, Conover, Newton 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Hickory 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Denver 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Saint Stephens, Conover, Longview 5 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Hickory, Conover 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newton 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Cooksville, Terrell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Claremont 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 Catawba County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).