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Hail history for China Grove, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of China Grove on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near China Grove
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Kannapolis 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from China Grove |
| May 8, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | China Grove Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from China Grove |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near China Grove by year
When hail season peaks near China Grove
Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near China Grove
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Concord (7 mi from China Grove)
May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Concord (9 mi from China Grove)
May 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Enochville (6 mi from China Grove)
May 22, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Quarry (9 mi from China Grove)
May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kannapolis (5 mi from China Grove)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball size hail on Kannapolis Lake.Tornadoes within 10 miles of China Grove
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Mt Ulla 10 mi from China Grove |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF2 | Mt Gilead 5 mi from China Grove |
| May 14, 2006 | F1 | Concord 10 mi from China Grove |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near China Grove
175 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of China Grove since 2006, on 129 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Dec 29, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Enochville, China Grove, Salisbury 3 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Concord, Enochville, Faith 3 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Faith 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | China Grove, Landis, Mount Ulla 7 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Salisbury 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rowan Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Enochville 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | China Grove Airport 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glass 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Faith 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 China Grove; 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
- Kannapolis
46 hail days - Salisbury
36 hail days - Concord
47 hail days - Mooresville
37 hail days - Huntersville
50 hail days - Charlotte
57 hail days - Matthews
46 hail days - Indian Trail
34 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 China Grove.
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