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Hail history for Granite Quarry, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Granite Quarry on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 22, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Granite Quarry
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | China Grove Airport 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Granite Quarry |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Granite Quarry by year
When hail season peaks near Granite Quarry
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Granite Quarry
Nov 16, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spencer (7 mi from Granite Quarry)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell along East Ridge Rd near Old Mocksville Rd.May 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Quarry (2 mi from Granite Quarry)
May 29, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Salisbury (3 mi from Granite Quarry)
May 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · China Grove (8 mi from Granite Quarry)
May 14, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Gold Hill (9 mi from Granite Quarry)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Granite Quarry
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF0 | Gold Hill 9 mi from Granite Quarry |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Franklin 9 mi from Granite Quarry |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF1 | Spencer 6 mi from Granite Quarry |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF2 | Lakeview 8 mi from Granite Quarry |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Granite Quarry
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Granite Quarry since 2006, on 124 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Craven, Gold Hill 3 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | China Grove, Salisbury 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rockwell, Faith, Gold Hill 3 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Faith 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | China Grove, Faith, Salisbury 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Salisbury 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rowan Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Trading Ford 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | China Grove Airport 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Franklin 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 Granite Quarry; 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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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 Granite Quarry.
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