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Hail history for Hillsborough, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hillsborough on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 4, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Hillsborough
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mebane, Mebane Hurdle Field Airport 2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Hillsborough |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hillsborough by year
When hail season peaks near Hillsborough
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (8).
Largest hail storms near Hillsborough
Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hillsborough (1 mi from Hillsborough)
Jun 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Schley (9 mi from Hillsborough)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported in the town of Caldwell.May 31, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Orange Factory (10 mi from Hillsborough)
Jun 2, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Huckleberry Spg (10 mi from Hillsborough)
May 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Orange Factory (10 mi from Hillsborough)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hillsborough
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | EF1 | Miles 8 mi from Hillsborough |
| May 6, 2022 | EF1 | Miles 8 mi from Hillsborough |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF1 | Huckleberry Spg 9 mi from Hillsborough |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hillsborough
182 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hillsborough since 2006, on 121 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on May 10, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsborough 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Teer, Durham 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Carrboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Durham 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Schley, Carr 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bahama 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsborough 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Glenn, Mc Dade, Schley 6 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chapel Hill Wllms Airport 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 Hillsborough; 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
- Chapel Hill
26 hail days - Durham
37 hail days - Burlington
30 hail days - Cary
61 hail days - Apex
48 hail days - Holly Springs
49 hail days - Raleigh
48 hail days - Wake Forest
33 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 Hillsborough.
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