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Hail history for Welcome, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Welcome on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Welcome
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Welcome in the last two years.
Hail days near Welcome by year
When hail season peaks near Welcome
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Welcome
Jun 26, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lexington (5 mi from Welcome)
Jun 11, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomasville (10 mi from Welcome)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail on the north side of Thomasville near US highway 70.Apr 14, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Eller (6 mi from Welcome)
Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Clemmons (10 mi from Welcome)
May 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lexington (6 mi from Welcome)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Welcome
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2016 | EF0 | Lexington Airport 8 mi from Welcome |
| Feb 3, 2016 | EF1 | Holly Grove 7 mi from Welcome |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | Clemmons Station 9 mi from Welcome |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | Clemmons Station 9 mi from Welcome |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Thomasville 9 mi from Welcome |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Thomasville 9 mi from Welcome |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Welcome
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Welcome since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 13, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Thomasville 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Lexington 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wallburg, Five Pts 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Five Pts, Gum Tree 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Muddy Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Midway, Eller 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Anna 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Yadkin College 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Holly Grove 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Glen Anna 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 Welcome; 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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32 hail days
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 Welcome.
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