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Hail history for Garner, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Garner on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 13, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Garner ranks #401 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Garner
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Clayton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Garner |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Lake Wheeler, Cary 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Garner |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Echo Hgts, Mc Cullers, Wilders Grove 4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Garner |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Garner by year
When hail season peaks near Garner
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Garner
May 13, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Williams Xrds (6 mi from Garner)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm tracked across portions of southern Wake County into central Johnston County. The thunderstorm produced hail ranging from golf ball size to baseball size hail. The hail caused extensive damage to homes, cars, buildings and businesses in its path. Several car dealerships has substantial damage done to cars on their lots and many homeowners had broken winds and significant roof and siding damage.May 31, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Macedonia (10 mi from Garner)
Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (0 mi from Garner)
National Weather Service description (English): QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON HWY 70 NEAR THE WHITE OAK SHOPPING CENTER.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (1 mi from Garner)
National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED NEAR HWY 401 AND WOODCREST ROAD.May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (5 mi from Garner)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garner
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | EF1 | Mc Cullers 2 mi from Garner |
| Jul 23, 2019 | EF1 | Drug Store 9 mi from Garner |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | South Raleigh Airport 9 mi from Garner |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | Williams Xrds 4 mi from Garner |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Garner 3 mi from Garner |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Clayton 8 mi from Garner |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Garner
329 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Garner since 2006, on 165 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 4, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Garner, Knightdale 4 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | New Hope 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Garner, New Hope 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Garner, Lake Wheeler, Cary 3 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Garner 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lake Wheeler, Coats Crossroads 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Holly Springs, Lake Wheeler, Clayton 7 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Knightdale, Raleigh, New Hope 5 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mc Cullers, Auburn 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Shotwell 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 Garner; 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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61 hail days - Holly Springs
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37 hail days - Chapel Hill
26 hail days - Sanford
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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 Garner.
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