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Hail history for Wake Forest, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wake Forest on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Wake Forest ranks #534 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Wake Forest
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Franklinton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wake Forest |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Purnell 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Wake Forest |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wake Forest by year
When hail season peaks near Wake Forest
Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Wake Forest
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wake Forest (4 mi from Wake Forest)
National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF STONEY HILL ROAD AND BUD MORRIS ROAD.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bayleaf (9 mi from Wake Forest)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Season Drive and Six Forks Road.Mar 14, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Youngsville (4 mi from Wake Forest)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along a swath from Youngsville Fire Station 1 to approximately 4 miles northwest of Youngsville.May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Forestville (2 mi from Wake Forest)
Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Youngsville (4 mi from Wake Forest)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wake Forest
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2013 | EF0 | New Hope 7 mi from Wake Forest |
| Mar 6, 2011 | EF0 | Rolesville 5 mi from Wake Forest |
| May 14, 2006 | F0 | Bunn 8 mi from Wake Forest |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wake Forest
177 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wake Forest since 2006, on 115 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jul 9, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | New Hope 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Falls Lake, Purnell, Franklinton 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Rolesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rolesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Purnell, Franklinton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Wake Forest, Youngsville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Rolesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Falls Lake, Raleigh 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Falls Lake, Wake Forest 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest; 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 Wake Forest.
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