Hail History

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Hail history for Siler City, NC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 22, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 20, 2008
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles124

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Siler City on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Siler City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 22, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Liberty, Siler City, Silk Hope
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Siler City
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Siler City by year

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When hail season peaks near Siler City

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (3).

JanFebMar1Apr3May3JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Siler City

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crutchfield Xrds (6 mi from Siler City)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported near Silk Liberty Road and Clyde Underwood Road.

Apr 22, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Liberty (7 mi from Siler City)

May 9, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bonlee (6 mi from Siler City)

May 22, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Goldston (9 mi from Siler City)

Jun 26, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Parks Xrds (7 mi from Siler City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Siler City

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 19, 2019EF1Siler City
2 mi from Siler City
1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 27, 2008EF0Crutchfield Xrds
5 mi from Siler City
2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Siler City

124 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Siler City since 2006, on 84 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Sep 22, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedGoldston
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedSiler City, Hasty, Goldston
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedStaley
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedSiler City
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSiler City
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedSilk Hope
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedHarpers Xrds, Siler City, Silk Hope
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202558 mph, estimatedSiler City Airport, Liberty, Crutchfield Xrds
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202558 mph, estimatedSilk Hope
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedSiler City, Mt Vernon Spgs
2 wind reports
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 Siler City; 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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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 Siler City.

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