Hail History

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Hail history for Glen Raven, NC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 28, 2016
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Glen Raven on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Glen Raven

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Mebane Hurdle Field Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Glen Raven
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Glen Raven by year

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When hail season peaks near Glen Raven

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and August (5).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr9May4Jun3Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Glen Raven

Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alamance (9 mi from Glen Raven)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail was reported approximately 4 miles south of Alamance. A few larger hail stones were mixed in.

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Graham (2 mi from Glen Raven)

Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haw River (8 mi from Glen Raven)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near exit 150 on Interstate 40.

Mar 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burlington (3 mi from Glen Raven)

Jul 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Graham (6 mi from Glen Raven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Glen Raven

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 18, 2021EF1Whitsett
5 mi from Glen Raven
0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 18, 2021EF1Elon College
4 mi from Glen Raven
1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Altamahaw
4 mi from Glen Raven
7.3 mi long, 66 yd wide
Mar 4, 2008EF0Union Ridge
9 mi from Glen Raven
2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Glen Raven

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Glen Raven since 2006, on 97 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 5, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedAltamahaw
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedBurlington
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAltamahaw, Glen Raven
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedElon College
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElon College, Hopedale
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, estimatedPleasant Grove
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedSwepsonville, Alamance
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202560 mph, measuredBurlington Airport, Whitsett Clayton Airport, Haw River
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, estimatedSedalia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202458 mph, estimatedAltamahaw, Gibsonville
3 wind reports
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 Glen Raven; 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

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 Glen Raven.

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