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Hail history for Hamlet, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hamlet on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 2, 2008. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Recent hail near Hamlet
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Cordova 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Hamlet |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hamlet by year
When hail season peaks near Hamlet
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Hamlet
Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Knob Hill (5 mi from Hamlet)
Aug 15, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Steen Town (5 mi from Hamlet)
Jun 12, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Rockingham (6 mi from Hamlet)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Cognac (5 mi from Hamlet)
Aug 21, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Knob Hill (5 mi from Hamlet)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hamlet
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2012 | EF1 | Diggs 9 mi from Hamlet |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hamlet
103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hamlet since 2006, on 65 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham, Dobbins Heights, Hamlet 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham, Dobbins Heights 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Hamlet 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham, Gibson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Rockingham, Dobbins Heights 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | East Rockingham 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockingham, Hamlet, Marston 3 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cordova, West Rockingham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rockingham 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Osborne 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 Hamlet; 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
- Rockingham
16 hail days - Laurinburg
22 hail days - Cheraw
32 hail days - Bennettsville
15 hail days - Aberdeen
20 hail days - Pinehurst
21 hail days - Southern Pines
19 hail days - Dillon
16 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 Hamlet.
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