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Hail history for Clayton, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clayton on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 5, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Clayton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Flowers, Clayton 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Clayton |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Linwood, Flowers 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Clayton |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Clayton 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Clayton |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Wilders Grove 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Clayton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Clayton by year
When hail season peaks near Clayton
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Clayton
Sep 5, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Flowers (7 mi from Clayton)
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (9 mi from Clayton)
National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED NEAR HWY 401 AND WOODCREST ROAD.May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton (2 mi from Clayton)
May 23, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton (3 mi from Clayton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Guy road. Some cars received minor hail damage from the hail.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilsons Mills (7 mi from Clayton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clayton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2019 | EF1 | Drug Store 6 mi from Clayton |
| Mar 29, 2014 | EF0 | Williams Xrds 10 mi from Clayton |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Coats Xrds 10 mi from Clayton |
| Aug 27, 2008 | EF0 | Archer 8 mi from Clayton |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Clayton 2 mi from Clayton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clayton
172 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clayton since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 11, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Coats Crossroads, Garner, Clayton 7 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Smithfield, Linwood, Knightdale 3 wind reports |
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wendell 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Garner, Knightdale 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Flowers 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wendell 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Flowers 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Garner 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Clayton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Coats Crossroads, Clayton 2 wind reports |
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 Clayton; 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 Clayton.
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