Hail HistoryHome › North Carolina › Cumberland County › Hope Mills
Hail history for Hope Mills, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hope Mills on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Hope Mills
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hope Mills in the last two years.
Hail days near Hope Mills by year
When hail season peaks near Hope Mills
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Hope Mills
Jul 1, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fayetteville (7 mi from Hope Mills)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to the size of tennis balls fell at Stewart Nissan, causing damage to nearly all 300 cars parked at the dealership. Some rear and front windows were shattered along with lots of dented cars.May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hope Mills (2 mi from Hope Mills)
Jun 21, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Skibo (8 mi from Hope Mills)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported between the All American Freeway between Santa Fe Drive and Raeford Road.Jun 5, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grannis Field Fay (4 mi from Hope Mills)
Apr 3, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Fayetteville (5 mi from Hope Mills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hope Mills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2017 | EF0 | Lumber Bridge 8 mi from Hope Mills |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | Fenix 9 mi from Hope Mills |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF2 | Mc Millan 6 mi from Hope Mills |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF1 | Hope Mills 4 mi from Hope Mills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hope Mills
162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hope Mills since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 5, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Hope Mills, Vander 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 72 mph, measured | Hope Mills, Saint Pauls, Bonnie Doone 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | damage reported | Fayetteville 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Hope Mills 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Rockfish, Cedar Creek 5 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Hope Mills 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Bonnie Doone 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Fayetteville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cumberland, East Fayetteville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Vander 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 Hope Mills; 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
- Fayetteville
24 hail days - Fort Bragg
23 hail days - Spring Lake
23 hail days - Lumberton
35 hail days - Southern Pines
19 hail days - Dunn
26 hail days - Laurinburg
22 hail days - Pinehurst
21 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 Hope Mills.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Hope Mills's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Hope Mills with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →