Hail History

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Hail history for Lincolnton, NC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 1, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 11, 2008
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles122

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lincolnton on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Lincolnton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 1, 20250.75 in
penny		Pumpkin Center
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lincolnton		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Cherryville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lincolnton		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 Lincolnton by year

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When hail season peaks near Lincolnton

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (12).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr12May12Jun8Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lincolnton

May 11, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lincolnton (3 mi from Lincolnton)

Jul 5, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pumpkin Center (5 mi from Lincolnton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail between golf ball and baseball size was reported at the intersection of Shuford Rd and highway 150.

Sep 25, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lincolnton (0 mi from Lincolnton)

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lincolnton (6 mi from Lincolnton)

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cherryville (4 mi from Lincolnton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lincolnton

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 19, 2019EF0Long Shoals
5 mi from Lincolnton		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Laboratory
4 mi from Lincolnton		6.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 1, 2017EF0Duan
10 mi from Lincolnton		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF0Cat Square
10 mi from Lincolnton		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 19, 2008EF1Johnstown
6 mi from Lincolnton		4.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 26, 2006F1Cherryville
6 mi from Lincolnton		2.2 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lincolnton

122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lincolnton since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 5, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedBoger City, Vale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedLincolnton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202558 mph, estimatedPumpkin Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedLincolnton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedPumpkin Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202458 mph, estimatedPlateau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedLincolnton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202469 mph, estimatedVale, Lincolnton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202363 mph, estimatedMaiden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202358 mph, estimatedSouthside
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 Lincolnton; 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 Lincolnton.

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