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Hail history for Mecklenburg County, NC
114 hail reports in Mecklenburg County since 2006 on 79 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 11, 2011.
Cities in Mecklenburg County
- Charlotte
57 hail days - Huntersville
50 hail days - Matthews
46 hail days - Cornelius
47 hail days - Mint Hill
44 hail days - Pineville
51 hail days
Recent hail in Mecklenburg County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Pineville 1 hail report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Matthews 1 hail report |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Charlotte 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 Mecklenburg County by year
When hail season peaks in Mecklenburg County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mecklenburg County
266 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mecklenburg County since 2006, on 195 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 26, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Croft, Center City Charl, Southpark Mall 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Center City Charlot, Eastland Mall, Center City Charlo 14 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Center City Charl 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Davidson, Center City Charlot, Matthews 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Griffith 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Matthews 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Griffith 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Davidson 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chadwick, College Downs 2 wind reports |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Newell 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 Mecklenburg 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).