Hail History

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Hail history for Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 16, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 5, 2017
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles29

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Boiling Spring Lakes on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Boiling Spring Lakes

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Boiling Spring Lakes in the last two years.

Hail days near Boiling Spring Lakes by year

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When hail season peaks near Boiling Spring Lakes

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (3).

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Largest hail storms near Boiling Spring Lakes

Apr 5, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Midway (8 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated up to 2 inches in size near Sunset Harbor Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data. The report was relayed by the media.

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carolina Beach (10 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes)

May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kure Beach (9 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.

Jun 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bolivia (5 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes)

Jun 5, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Supply (9 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Boiling Spring Lakes

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 30, 2023EF0Long Beach Airport
6 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 30, 2023EF0Long Beach Airport
5 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 30, 2023EF1Easy Hill
10 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		0.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF0Piney Grove
4 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		1.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF0Piney Grove
4 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		2.9 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Long Beach
10 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Caswell Beach
9 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF0Southport
8 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		4.1 mi long, 35 yd wide
Sep 16, 2018EF0Winnabow
8 mi from Boiling Spring Lakes		0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Boiling Spring Lakes

29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Boiling Spring Lakes since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 12, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 202641 mph, measuredCaswell Beach
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202367 mph, measuredSouthport, Fort Fisher
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202264 mph, measuredFort Fisher
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202277 mph, measuredFort Fisher, Southport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202060 mph, estimatedSea Breeze
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 7, 202064 mph, estimatedSouthport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 201960 mph, measuredCaswell Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 201760 mph, estimatedMill Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 201759 mph, measuredKure Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 201760 mph, estimatedSouthport
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 Boiling Spring Lakes; 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 Boiling Spring Lakes.

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