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Hail history for Fayetteville, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fayetteville on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Fayetteville ranks #169 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Fayetteville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fayetteville in the last two years.
Hail days near Fayetteville by year
When hail season peaks near Fayetteville
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Fayetteville
Jul 1, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fayetteville (1 mi from Fayetteville)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to the size of tennis balls fell at Stewart Nissan, causing damage to nearly all 300 cars parked at the dealership. Some rear and front windows were shattered along with lots of dented cars.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hope Mills (8 mi from Fayetteville)
Aug 7, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Bragg (9 mi from Fayetteville)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced a swath of hail from Fort Bragg southeast to the western side of Fayetteville. The hail ranged from nickel to golf ball size. Nickel size hail covered the ground at Fort Bragg and the golf ball size reported originated from the intersection of Bragg Boulevard and William Clark Road in Fayetteville.Jun 21, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Skibo (5 mi from Fayetteville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported between the All American Freeway between Santa Fe Drive and Raeford Road.Jun 5, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grannis Field Fay (8 mi from Fayetteville)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fayetteville
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fayetteville since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 5, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Hope Mills, Vander 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Hope Mills, Bonnie Doone, Spring Lake 5 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Fayetteville 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Hope Mills 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Cedar Creek, Bonnie Doone 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Hope Mills 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bonnie Doone, Wade 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Fayetteville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cumberland, East Fayetteville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cedar Creek 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 Fayetteville; 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.
Nearby cities
- Hope Mills
26 hail days - Fort Bragg
23 hail days - Spring Lake
23 hail days - Southern Pines
19 hail days - Lumberton
35 hail days - Sanford
23 hail days - Pinehurst
21 hail days - Fuquay-Varina
36 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 Fayetteville.
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