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Hail history for Graham, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Graham on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Graham
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Mebane Hurdle Field Airport, Mebane 3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Graham |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Graham by year
When hail season peaks near Graham
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Graham
Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alamance (8 mi from Graham)
National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail was reported approximately 4 miles south of Alamance. A few larger hail stones were mixed in.May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nashville (7 mi from Graham)
National Weather Service description (English): HAIL COVERING THE GROUND NEAR OAK LEVEL COMMUNITY.May 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mebane (7 mi from Graham)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Mill Creek.Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haw River (3 mi from Graham)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near exit 150 on Interstate 40.Aug 14, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saxapahaw (9 mi from Graham)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Graham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | EF1 | Alamance 8 mi from Graham |
| Jul 6, 2025 | EF1 | Miles 10 mi from Graham |
| May 6, 2022 | EF1 | Miles 9 mi from Graham |
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Whitsett 8 mi from Graham |
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Elon College 8 mi from Graham |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Altamahaw 8 mi from Graham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Graham
178 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Graham since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 5, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Altamahaw 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Saxapahaw, Burlington 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Saxapahaw 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Altamahaw, Glen Raven 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Elon College, Pleasant Grove 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mebane 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saxapahaw, Elon College, Hopedale 3 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pleasant Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mebane 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Swepsonville, Alamance 2 wind reports |
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 Graham; 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
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23 hail days - Greensboro
40 hail days - Chapel Hill
26 hail days - Durham
37 hail days - Asheboro
28 hail days - Danville
31 hail days - Morrisville
53 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 Graham.
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