Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 1, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 14, 2006
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles133

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Norman of Catawba on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 14, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Lake Norman of Catawba

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 1, 20250.75 in
penny		Pumpkin Center
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		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 Lake Norman of Catawba by year

5064074083092102116121131421511621721819120211222232412526

When hail season peaks near Lake Norman of Catawba

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (9).

JanFeb4Mar3Apr9May13Jun5Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Norman of Catawba

May 14, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Maiden (10 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba)

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Troutman (9 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba)

Jun 23, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Statesville (7 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba)

National Weather Service description (English): This storm was sampled as part of the NSSL SHAVE experiment. There were 24 public reports of hail to the southwest and west of Statesville. The hail ranged from the size of pennies to golf balls.

Mar 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mooresville (8 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail ranging in size from dimes to golf balls were received from the Mooresville area.

May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Mourne (8 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported on the south side of Mooresville.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Norman of Catawba

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 7, 2023EF1Mooresville Airport
3 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		10.7 mi long, 550 yd wide
Apr 22, 2023EF0Mt Mourne
6 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		7.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Terrell
2 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Mayhew
2 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		1.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 13, 2010EF1Kidville
9 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		3.2 mi long, 650 yd wide
Jul 13, 2010EF1Denver
5 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 15, 2006F2Denver
8 mi from Lake Norman of Catawba		1.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Norman of Catawba

133 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Norman of Catawba since 2006, on 101 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedTroutman
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedMooresville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedTerrell
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedMooresville, Davidson
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 2026damage reportedDenver
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedMooresville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedTroutman, Denver, Davidson
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202558 mph, estimatedTriangle, Mayhew
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, estimatedTroutman, Mooresville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedTroutman
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 Lake Norman of Catawba; 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 Lake Norman of Catawba.

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