Hail History

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Hail history for Mineral Springs, NC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20260.7 in
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 9, 2011
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles97

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mineral Springs on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Mineral Springs

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20260.7 inIndian Trail
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Mineral Springs		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20250.75 in
penny		Alton, Indian Trail
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Mineral Springs		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 Mineral Springs by year

1063076081094102114121321415216117181912021222223124125126

When hail season peaks near Mineral Springs

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (6).

Jan1Feb1Mar6Apr4May10Jun6Jul3Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mineral Springs

Apr 9, 2011 · 2.25 in · Waxhaw (6 mi from Mineral Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail 2.25 inches in diameter was reported on Rehobeth Rd.

Aug 22, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mineral Spg (1 mi from Mineral Springs)

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monroe (5 mi from Mineral Springs)

May 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mineral Spg (1 mi from Mineral Springs)

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.

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waxhaw Airport (7 mi from Mineral Springs)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Nesbit Rd and Potter Rd S.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mineral Springs

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2017EF0Sapps Xrds
9 mi from Mineral Springs		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2017EF1Alton
8 mi from Mineral Springs		7.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 28, 2015EF0Alton
9 mi from Mineral Springs		0.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF0Bakers
7 mi from Mineral Springs		3.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 12, 2010EF0Sapps Xrds
10 mi from Mineral Springs		1.9 mi long, 220 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mineral Springs

97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mineral Springs since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Dec 29, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedMonroe
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 2026damage reportedMonroe
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedWaxhaw
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedWaxhaw, Monroe, Stallings
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 202663 mph, estimatedWaxhaw Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202561 mph, estimatedMonroe Airport, Indian Trail
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedWaxhaw Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202461 mph, measuredMonroe Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202458 mph, estimatedHouston
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 Mineral Springs; 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 Mineral Springs.

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