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Hail history for Selma, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Selma on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 5, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Selma
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Flowers, Clayton 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Selma |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Princeton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Selma |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Clayton 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Selma |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Selma by year
When hail season peaks near Selma
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Selma
Sep 5, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Flowers (6 mi from Selma)
May 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Princeton (8 mi from Selma)
Jul 27, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smithfield (4 mi from Selma)
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Selma Airport (1 mi from Selma)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilsons Mills (5 mi from Selma)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Selma
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Smithfield 4 mi from Selma |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EF0 | Micro 4 mi from Selma |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Pine Level 2 mi from Selma |
| May 5, 2009 | EF0 | Micro 4 mi from Selma |
| May 5, 2009 | EF1 | Emit 10 mi from Selma |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF0 | Brogden 5 mi from Selma |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF2 | Kenly 10 mi from Selma |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Selma
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Selma since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Dec 11, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Smithfield 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Smithfield, Micro 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Micro 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Smithfield, Selma 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Four Oaks 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Flowers 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Flowers 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Pine Level 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Clayton 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Selma 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 Selma; 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 Selma.
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