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Hail history for Salisbury, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salisbury on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Salisbury ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Salisbury
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Salisbury in the last two years.
Hail days near Salisbury by year
When hail season peaks near Salisbury
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (9).
Largest hail storms near Salisbury
Nov 16, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Spencer (3 mi from Salisbury)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell along East Ridge Rd near Old Mocksville Rd.May 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Quarry (6 mi from Salisbury)
Jun 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Woodleaf (8 mi from Salisbury)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) golf ball size hail between Cleveland and Salisbury.May 29, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · South Salisbury (2 mi from Salisbury)
May 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · China Grove (9 mi from Salisbury)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salisbury
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Franklin 4 mi from Salisbury |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Cooleemee 7 mi from Salisbury |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF1 | Spencer 3 mi from Salisbury |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF2 | Lakeview 6 mi from Salisbury |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salisbury
145 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salisbury since 2006, on 119 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Craven 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | China Grove, Salisbury 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rockwell, Faith 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Woodleaf 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Faith 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | China Grove, Faith, Salisbury 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Salisbury 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rowan Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Trading Ford 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lakeview 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 Salisbury; 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 Salisbury.
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