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Hail history for High Point, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of High Point on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and June.
High Point ranks #139 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near High Point
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Groomtown, Hill Top, Glenola 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from High Point |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near High Point by year
When hail season peaks near High Point
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near High Point
Mar 16, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Groomtown (9 mi from High Point)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported up to a size of 1.75 inches.Jun 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomasville (7 mi from High Point)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail on the north side of Thomasville near US highway 70.Mar 27, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Thomasville (7 mi from High Point)
May 19, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Trinity (5 mi from High Point)
Jun 26, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glen Anna (9 mi from High Point)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of High Point
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2021 | EF1 | Sherwood Vlg 2 mi from High Point |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF1 | Wallburg 4 mi from High Point |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF3 | High Pt 4 mi from High Point |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | Deep River 7 mi from High Point |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Thomasville 6 mi from High Point |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Thomasville 6 mi from High Point |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near High Point
141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of High Point since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jun 30, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Garden, Colfax 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Thomasville 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Archdale 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wallburg, Archdale, Deep River 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kernersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pinecroft 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Union Cross 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Anna 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hill Top 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wallburg 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 High Point; 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 High Point.
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