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Hail history for Rockfish, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockfish on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Rockfish
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Rockfish in the last two years.
Hail days near Rockfish by year
When hail season peaks near Rockfish
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Rockfish
May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Raeford (9 mi from Rockfish)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail covering the ground on the north side of Raeford. The spotter noted he could not see more than 50 feet in front of him after the storm had past due to hail fog.Jun 21, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Skibo (8 mi from Rockfish)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported between the All American Freeway between Santa Fe Drive and Raeford Road.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arabia (4 mi from Rockfish)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Hendrix Road.Aug 2, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bonnie Doone (9 mi from Rockfish)
Feb 24, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hope Mills (9 mi from Rockfish)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockfish
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2020 | EF1 | Raeford Muni Airport 6 mi from Rockfish |
| May 23, 2017 | EF0 | Lumber Bridge 5 mi from Rockfish |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Raeford Muni Airport 4 mi from Rockfish |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | Fenix 3 mi from Rockfish |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF2 | Mc Millan 9 mi from Rockfish |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF1 | Hope Mills 9 mi from Rockfish |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockfish
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockfish since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 17, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Bonnie Doone 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Antioch, Hope Mills 3 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Rockfish 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Raeford, Rockfish 3 wind reports |
| Aug 3, 2026 | damage reported | Silver City 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Hope Mills 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bonnie Doone 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Fayetteville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Silver City 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cumberland 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 Rockfish; 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
- Hope Mills
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23 hail days - Fayetteville
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19 hail days - Lumberton
35 hail days - Pinehurst
21 hail days - Laurinburg
22 hail days - Sanford
23 hail days
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 Rockfish.
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