Hail History

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Hail history for Buies Creek, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Sep 1, 2017
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles102

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buies Creek on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Sep 1, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Buies Creek

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Buies Creek in the last two years.

Hail days near Buies Creek by year

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When hail season peaks near Buies Creek

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).

JanFebMar3Apr6May8Jun4Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Buies Creek

Sep 1, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Angier (8 mi from Buies Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 2.75 inches fell across northern Harnett County. Property damage values have been estimated.

Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Buies Creek (2 mi from Buies Creek)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported at the intersection of Highway 421 and Club Road.

May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lillington (6 mi from Buies Creek)

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Angier (7 mi from Buies Creek)

May 3, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Erwin (7 mi from Buies Creek)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buies Creek

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 3, 2022EF0Buies Creek Stwrt Airport
2 mi from Buies Creek		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 14, 2007EF0Lillington
6 mi from Buies Creek		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buies Creek

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buies Creek since 2006, on 74 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedErwin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedErwin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedLillington, Angier
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedDunn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedLillington, Dunn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202558 mph, estimatedBenson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202558 mph, estimatedKipling, Lillington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202558 mph, estimatedErwin Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedBunnlevel, Benson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202558 mph, estimatedCoats
1 wind report		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 Buies Creek; 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

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 Buies Creek.

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