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Hail history for Rocky Mount, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rocky Mount on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Rocky Mount ranks #792 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Rocky Mount
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Dortches, Westry 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Rocky Mount |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Easonburg, Dortches 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Rocky Mount |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rocky Mount by year
When hail season peaks near Rocky Mount
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Rocky Mount
Mar 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Red Oak (10 mi from Rocky Mount)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail covering the ground.Aug 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kingsboro (6 mi from Rocky Mount)
Jun 14, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dortches (7 mi from Rocky Mount)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail.Aug 18, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Little Easonburg (5 mi from Rocky Mount)
Aug 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Easonburg (6 mi from Rocky Mount)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rocky Mount
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF3 | Little Easonburg 3 mi from Rocky Mount |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF0 | Rocky Mt 2 mi from Rocky Mount |
| Jul 19, 2023 | EF3 | Dortches 7 mi from Rocky Mount |
| Jul 19, 2023 | EF3 | Battleboro 7 mi from Rocky Mount |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF1 | Drake 5 mi from Rocky Mount |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF1 | Battleboro 9 mi from Rocky Mount |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rocky Mount
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rocky Mount since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 8, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Sharpsburg, Nashville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Sharpsburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Nashville, Rocky Mount, Dortches 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Elm City 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingsboro, Red Oak, Dortches 6 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rocky Mt 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sharpsburg 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rocky Mt 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Nashville 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 Rocky Mount; 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 Rocky Mount.
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