Hail History

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Hail history for Alexander County, NC

Last hail in the countyJul 28, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 21, 2018
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes in the county7
Damaging wind reports in the county88

35 hail reports in Alexander County since 2006 on 29 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2018.

Cities in Alexander County

Recent hail in Alexander County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Hiddenite, Bethlehem
2 hail reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Alexander County by year

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When hail season peaks in Alexander County

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Damaging thunderstorm winds in Alexander County

88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Alexander County since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Dec 29, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedTaylorsville
4 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedBethlehem
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedTaylorsville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202558 mph, estimatedTaylorsville Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Dec 29, 202458 mph, measuredPaynes Store
1 wind report
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Aug 19, 202463 mph, estimatedStony Pt
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202458 mph, estimatedBethlehem
1 wind report
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Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedTaylorsville Airport
1 wind report
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Jul 30, 202458 mph, estimatedMillersville
1 wind report
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Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedTaylorsville Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Alexander County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).