Hail History

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Hail history for Indian Trail, NC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 9, 2011
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles126

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indian Trail on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Indian Trail ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Indian Trail

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20260.7 inIndian Trail
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Indian Trail		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20250.88 in
nickel		Matthews, Indian Trail
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Indian Trail		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Indian Trail by year

406207508092105114121134141511617181192021122123124125126

When hail season peaks near Indian Trail

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (8).

JanFebMar4Apr7May10Jun8Jul1Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Indian Trail

Apr 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mineral Spg (9 mi from Indian Trail)

May 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mineral Spg (9 mi from Indian Trail)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from near Mineral Springs to the northwest side of Monroe. The largest hail reported fell near Mineral Springs.

Jun 13, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Unionville (9 mi from Indian Trail)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Unionville.

May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waxhaw (8 mi from Indian Trail)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near Waxhaw.

Jul 2, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stallings (2 mi from Indian Trail)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indian Trail

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 5, 2025EF1Indian Trail Airport
5 mi from Indian Trail		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 6, 2020EF1Indian Trail
4 mi from Indian Trail		2.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 5, 2011EF0Unionville
6 mi from Indian Trail		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF0Bakers
7 mi from Indian Trail		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indian Trail

126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indian Trail since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Dec 29, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedMonroe, Eastland Mall, Matthews
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedMonroe
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedMonroe, Matthews, Stallings
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedFairview
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedMatthews, Unionville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202561 mph, estimatedMonroe Airport, Indian Trail
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, estimatedMint Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202461 mph, measuredMonroe Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202458 mph, estimatedLansdowne
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedWesley Chapel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Indian Trail; 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

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 Indian Trail.

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