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Hail history for North Wilkesboro, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Wilkesboro on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near North Wilkesboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Mulberry, North Wilkesboro, Millers Creek 4 hail reports · closest near the center of North Wilkesboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near North Wilkesboro by year
When hail season peaks near North Wilkesboro
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near North Wilkesboro
May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Millers Creek (4 mi from North Wilkesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail reported near the intersection of Pads Road and Boone Trail.Jul 21, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Boomer (8 mi from North Wilkesboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball-size hail fell along Price Road.May 8, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mulberry (6 mi from North Wilkesboro)
May 14, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Millers Creek (5 mi from North Wilkesboro)
Jun 19, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wilkes Co Airport (3 mi from North Wilkesboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Wilkesboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2024 | EF1 | Moravian Falls 3 mi from North Wilkesboro |
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF1 | Wilkesboro 1 mi from North Wilkesboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Wilkesboro
190 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Wilkesboro since 2006, on 108 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Purlear, Millers Creek, Fairplains 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Boomer 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Cricket 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Wilkesboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Wilkesboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Boomer, Millers Creek 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hunting Creek 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilkes Co Airport, Moravian Falls, North Wilkesboro 3 wind reports |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Moravian Falls 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 North Wilkesboro; 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 North Wilkesboro.
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