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Hail history for Smithfield, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smithfield on 25 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 Smithfield
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Flowers, Clayton 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Smithfield |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Clayton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Smithfield |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Smithfield by year
When hail season peaks near Smithfield
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Smithfield
Sep 5, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Flowers (6 mi from Smithfield)
Jul 27, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smithfield (1 mi from Smithfield)
Apr 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Four Oaks (7 mi from Smithfield)
Jun 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Selma Airport (5 mi from Smithfield)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilsons Mills (5 mi from Smithfield)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smithfield
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Blackman Xrds 10 mi from Smithfield |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Smithfield 0 mi from Smithfield |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EF0 | Micro 7 mi from Smithfield |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Pine Level 4 mi from Smithfield |
| May 5, 2009 | EF0 | Micro 7 mi from Smithfield |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Coats Xrds 9 mi from Smithfield |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF0 | Brogden 5 mi from Smithfield |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smithfield
126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2006, on 95 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 1 wind report |
| 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 20, 2026 | damage reported | Coats Crossroads 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Four Oaks, Pine Level 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Clayton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Four Oaks 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 Smithfield; 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 Smithfield.
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