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Hail history for Matthews, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Matthews on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Matthews ranks #310 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Matthews
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.7 in | Indian Trail, Pineville 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Matthews |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Matthews, Indian Trail 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Matthews |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Matthews by year
When hail season peaks near Matthews
Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (12).
Largest hail storms near Matthews
May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waxhaw (10 mi from Matthews)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball size hail near Waxhaw.Jul 2, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Stallings (3 mi from Matthews)
Apr 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Stallings (3 mi from Matthews)
Apr 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wesley Chapel (9 mi from Matthews)
Jun 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mint Hill (4 mi from Matthews)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Matthews
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | EF1 | Indian Trail Airport 9 mi from Matthews |
| May 23, 2022 | EF1 | Hickory Grove 9 mi from Matthews |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF1 | Indian Trail 4 mi from Matthews |
| Mar 3, 2012 | EF2 | Wilgrove 10 mi from Matthews |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Matthews
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Matthews since 2006, on 118 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Dec 29, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Southpark Mall 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Center City Charl, Southpark Mall, Eastland Mall 12 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Center City Charl 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Center City Charlot, Eastland Mall, Matthews 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Griffith 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Matthews 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Griffith 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 61 mph, estimated | Monroe Airport, Indian Trail 2 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mint Hill 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Monroe Airport 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 Matthews; 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 Matthews.
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