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Hail history for Hampstead, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hampstead on 11 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 Hampstead
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hampstead in the last two years.
Hail days near Hampstead by year
When hail season peaks near Hampstead
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Hampstead
May 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hampstead (6 mi from Hampstead)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on Sheep Ford Road.May 7, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hampstead (2 mi from Hampstead)
May 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · East Arcadia (1 mi from Hampstead)
Jun 23, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Murraysville (9 mi from Hampstead)
May 12, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Murraysville (9 mi from Hampstead)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hampstead
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2020 | EF0 | Vista 5 mi from Hampstead |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Scotts Hill 3 mi from Hampstead |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF1 | Kirkland 6 mi from Hampstead |
| Aug 7, 2019 | EF0 | Scotts Hill 3 mi from Hampstead |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF0 | Baymeade 8 mi from Hampstead |
| Sep 15, 2018 | EF1 | Murraysville 9 mi from Hampstead |
| Sep 15, 2018 | EF0 | Kirkland 6 mi from Hampstead |
| Sep 15, 2018 | EF0 | Hampstead 2 mi from Hampstead |
| Jul 19, 2017 | EF0 | Surf City 10 mi from Hampstead |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Kirkland 7 mi from Hampstead |
| Mar 15, 2008 | EF1 | Hampstead 0 mi from Hampstead |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hampstead
34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hampstead since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 18, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Ogden, Bayshore 2 wind reports |
| May 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Baymeade, Murraysville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Baymeade 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Kirkland 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Topsail 1 wind report |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 59 mph, measured | Kelly 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Topsail, Hampstead 7 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 60 mph, measured | Surf City 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Castle Hayne, Hampstead 2 wind reports |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Castle Hayne 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 Hampstead; 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 Hampstead.
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