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Hail history for Albemarle, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Albemarle on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Albemarle
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Finger 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Albemarle |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Albemarle by year
When hail season peaks near Albemarle
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Albemarle
May 14, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Richfield (9 mi from Albemarle)
Apr 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Halls Ferry Jct (6 mi from Albemarle)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail was reported ranging from quarter to golf ball size hail starting near Rogers Road and ending near NC Highway 740 and US Highway 52 near New London.Jul 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Moratock (9 mi from Albemarle)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along River Road in the Carolina Forest area.May 20, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Albemarle Airport (4 mi from Albemarle)
Jun 10, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Finger (10 mi from Albemarle)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Albemarle
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | St Martin 9 mi from Albemarle |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF1 | Millingport 8 mi from Albemarle |
| Sep 5, 2011 | EF0 | Millingport 7 mi from Albemarle |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Albemarle
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Albemarle since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 15, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Albemarle 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Plyler, Albemarle 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Albemarle 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Oakboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Norwood, Oakboro, Albemarle 13 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Plyler 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Plyler, Albemarle 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Palmerville, Badin, Halls Ferry Jct 6 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Albemarle Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Plyler 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 Albemarle; 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 Albemarle.
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