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Hail history for Locust, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Locust on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Locust
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Midland 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Locust |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Locust 1 hail report · closest near the center of Locust |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Finger 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Locust |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Locust by year
When hail season peaks near Locust
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Locust
May 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Pleasant (10 mi from Locust)
May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Locust (0 mi from Locust)
Jun 10, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Finger (9 mi from Locust)
Apr 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Millingport (9 mi from Locust)
Jul 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · St Martin (8 mi from Locust)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Locust
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | EF? | Mount Pleasant 7 mi from Locust |
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | St Martin 8 mi from Locust |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF1 | Millingport 9 mi from Locust |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Locust
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Locust since 2006, on 77 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Plyler 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Midland 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Oakboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Oakboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Midland, Stanfield, Mount Pleasant 7 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Concord, Mount Pleasant 3 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Midland, Fairview, Stanfield 7 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Pleasant 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Stanfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Pleasant Airport 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 Locust; 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 Locust.
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