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Hail history for Leland, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leland on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Leland
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Castle Hayne 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Leland |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Leland by year
When hail season peaks near Leland
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Leland
Jun 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilmington (7 mi from Leland)
National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golfball size hail was reported in the Ogden area.Mar 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Wilmington (7 mi from Leland)
May 11, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Lanvale (4 mi from Leland)
May 10, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Bell Swamp (10 mi from Leland)
Nov 4, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Town Creek (7 mi from Leland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | EF0 | Wilmington Airport 9 mi from Leland |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF1 | Easy Hill 9 mi from Leland |
| Sep 17, 2020 | EF0 | East Wilmington 10 mi from Leland |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF1 | Woodburn 3 mi from Leland |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF1 | Easy Hill 5 mi from Leland |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | East Wilmington 9 mi from Leland |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Wilmington Airport 10 mi from Leland |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF0 | Winnabow 8 mi from Leland |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF1 | East Wilmington 9 mi from Leland |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF0 | Wrightsboro 9 mi from Leland |
| Jun 27, 2015 | EF0 | Malmo 4 mi from Leland |
| Dec 24, 2014 | EF1 | Wrightsboro 8 mi from Leland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leland
55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leland since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 23, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Sandy Creek 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Sandy Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Eastbrook 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Wrightsboro 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilmington 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Malmo 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Wrightsboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wilmington 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Wrightsboro 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Wrightsboro, Wilmington, South Wilmington 5 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 Leland; 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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- Wilmington
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21 hail days - Ogden
29 hail days - Carolina Beach
8 hail days - Oak Island
13 hail days
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 Leland.
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