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Hail history for Morganton, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morganton on 91 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Morganton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Drexel 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Morganton |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Glen Alpine, Morganton, Drexel 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Morganton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Morganton by year
When hail season peaks near Morganton
Of the 91 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (23) and July (21).
Largest hail storms near Morganton
Apr 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Morganton (1 mi from Morganton)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported from the west side of Morganton to the Valdese area.Sep 10, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morganton (2 mi from Morganton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported near the intersection of highway 18 and Old Highway 18.Jul 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morganton (5 mi from Morganton)
Jul 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calvin (3 mi from Morganton)
May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Enola (5 mi from Morganton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles near Burkemont.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morganton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF1 | Connellys Spgs 10 mi from Morganton |
| Sep 27, 2010 | EF1 | Brindletown 9 mi from Morganton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morganton
187 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morganton since 2006, on 146 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Grove, Drexel, Gamewell 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Morganton, Glen Alpine, Cajah's Mountain 5 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Nebo 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Morganton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Valdese 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Glen Alpine 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Drexel 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Drexel 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morganton 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Drexel 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 Morganton; 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 Morganton.
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