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Hail history for Wendell, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wendell on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 14, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Wendell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Knightdale, Clayton 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Wendell |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Linwood, Flowers, Wendell 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Wendell |
| May 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Pet Xrds 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Wendell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Wendell by year
When hail season peaks near Wendell
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Wendell
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Knightdale (6 mi from Wendell)
May 3, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Archers Lodge (8 mi from Wendell)
Sep 5, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Knightdale (4 mi from Wendell)
May 5, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Knightdale (7 mi from Wendell)
May 23, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Clayton (9 mi from Wendell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wendell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | EF2 | Knightdale Wndll Airport 5 mi from Wendell |
| May 13, 2019 | EF1 | Middlesex 7 mi from Wendell |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF1 | Knightdale Wndll Airport 5 mi from Wendell |
| Sep 18, 2012 | EF0 | Zebulon 3 mi from Wendell |
| Apr 25, 2010 | EF0 | Rockton 4 mi from Wendell |
| May 5, 2009 | EF1 | Emit 9 mi from Wendell |
| Aug 27, 2008 | EF0 | Archer 5 mi from Wendell |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Emit 9 mi from Wendell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wendell
183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wendell since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 23, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Clayton, New Hope, Knightdale 6 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Linwood, Knightdale 2 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wendell 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Emit 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Knightdale, Pilot, Wendell 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Flowers, Rolesville, Wendell 3 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Knightdale, Wendell 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Flowers 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Pilot, Wendell 4 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Middlesex 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 Wendell; 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 Wendell.
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