Hail History

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Hail history for Lowesville, NC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 1, 20250.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 8, 2016
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lowesville on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Lowesville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 1, 20250.75 in
penny		Pumpkin Center
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lowesville		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 Lowesville by year

306507408109310511412113114215216317218191202112232312412526

When hail season peaks near Lowesville

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (11).

JanFeb3Mar5Apr11May13Jun8Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lowesville

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denver (8 mi from Lowesville)

May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cornelius (8 mi from Lowesville)

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salem (9 mi from Lowesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Magnolia Grove Rd and Keever Dairy Farm Rd.

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huntersville (6 mi from Lowesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple spotters and the public reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Huntersville area, mainly across the west and north side of town.

Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexis (5 mi from Lowesville)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) ping pong ball to golf ball size hail north of Stanley and quarter size hail near Lucia.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lowesville

DateRatingWherePath
May 4, 2025EF0Lowesville
2 mi from Lowesville		1.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 7, 2023EF0Huntersville
5 mi from Lowesville		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF0Spencer Mountain
9 mi from Lowesville		6.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Mayhew
10 mi from Lowesville		1.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 13, 2010EF1Kidville
7 mi from Lowesville		3.2 mi long, 650 yd wide
Jul 13, 2010EF1Denver
7 mi from Lowesville		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF1Paw Creek
10 mi from Lowesville		8.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 15, 2006F2Denver
9 mi from Lowesville		1.0 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lowesville

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lowesville since 2006, on 83 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Sep 2, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedTerrell
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedLowesville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedStanley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedDenver
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202558 mph, estimatedTriangle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202458 mph, estimatedHuntersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202446 mph, estimatedSpencer Mountain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 202446 mph, estimatedStanley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202358 mph, estimatedSmithville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202358 mph, estimatedCornelius, Denver
2 wind reports		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 Lowesville; 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 Lowesville.

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