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Hail history for Durham, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Durham on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 25, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Durham ranks #122 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Durham
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Lowes Grove 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Durham |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Durham by year
When hail season peaks near Durham
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Durham
Sep 25, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Morrisville (10 mi from Durham)
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Durham (3 mi from Durham)
May 31, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hope Vly (2 mi from Durham)
Jun 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chapel Hill Wllms Airport (8 mi from Durham)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Fordham Boulevard and East Franklin Street.Mar 14, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Durham (3 mi from Durham)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along a swath from Duke Homestead Boulevard near Highway 157 to approximately 5 miles west-northwest of Gorman.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Durham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2022 | EF0 | Weaver 4 mi from Durham |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF1 | Clegg 9 mi from Durham |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF1 | Huckleberry Spg 5 mi from Durham |
| May 15, 2014 | EF1 | Hope Vly 3 mi from Durham |
| May 14, 2006 | F0 | Gorman 6 mi from Durham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Durham
221 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Durham since 2006, on 120 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jan 11, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Durham 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Parkwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Parkwood, Gorman 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Chapel Hill, Durham 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Butner, Bahama 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Durham, Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Durham, Bethesda 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Glenn, Huckleberry Spg, West Durham 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hope Vly 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chapel Hill Wllms Airport 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 Durham; 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.
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40 hail days - Burlington
30 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 Durham.
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