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Hail history for Caldwell County, NC
95 hail reports in Caldwell County since 2006 on 69 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2022.
Cities in Caldwell County
- Lenoir
61 hail days - Sawmills
72 hail days - Granite Falls
77 hail days - Gamewell
77 hail days - Hudson
69 hail days - Cajahs Mountain
81 hail days
Recent hail in Caldwell County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Patterson 3 hail reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Patterson 1 hail report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Edgemont 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Saw Mills, Warrior 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Caldwell County by year
When hail season peaks in Caldwell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Caldwell County
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Caldwell County since 2006, on 85 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Gamewell 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir, Hudson, Granite Falls 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Cajah's Mountain, Gamewell 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Patterson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rhodhiss 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Warrior 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitnel 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Valmead 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 Caldwell 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).