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Hail history for Briar Chapel, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Briar Chapel on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Briar Chapel
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Chapel Hill 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Briar Chapel |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Terrells 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Briar Chapel |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Briar Chapel by year
When hail season peaks near Briar Chapel
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Briar Chapel
May 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bynum (1 mi from Briar Chapel)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Smith Level Road.Jun 25, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chapel Hill Wllms Airport (10 mi from Briar Chapel)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Fordham Boulevard and East Franklin Street.Apr 28, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Teer (9 mi from Briar Chapel)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter sized to golf ball sized hail fell along a one mile swath along highway 54 near the intersection of Orange Grove Road in Teer. The hail covered the road and was approximately half an inch deep, causing the road to be closed for a short period of time.Oct 17, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Calvander (9 mi from Briar Chapel)
Apr 22, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Terrells (8 mi from Briar Chapel)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Briar Chapel
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | Teer 8 mi from Briar Chapel |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Briar Chapel
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Briar Chapel since 2006, on 106 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jul 24, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Pittsboro, Teer, Carrboro 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Carrboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Sutphin, Carrboro, Chapel Hill 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Pittsboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Calvander, Farrington 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Terrells 2 wind reports |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chapel Hill Wllms Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Teer, Calvander, Chapel Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pittsboro 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 Briar Chapel; 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 Briar Chapel.
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