Hail History

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Hail history for Knightdale, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 1, 2012
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles273

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Knightdale on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Knightdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Knightdale, Clayton
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Knightdale		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 20260.5 in
marble		Flowers, Wendell
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Knightdale		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 5, 20251 in
quarter		Echo Hgts, Pet Xrds, Wilders Grove
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Knightdale		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 Knightdale by year

706207408109101131213141541611718219320212212324125226

When hail season peaks near Knightdale

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (6).

Jan1FebMar6Apr11May4Jun5Jul1Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Knightdale

Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (9 mi from Knightdale)

National Weather Service description (English): QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON HWY 70 NEAR THE WHITE OAK SHOPPING CENTER.

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garner (9 mi from Knightdale)

National Weather Service description (English): REPORTED NEAR HWY 401 AND WOODCREST ROAD.

May 23, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton (10 mi from Knightdale)

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) · Starmount (6 mi from Knightdale)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported covering the ground.

May 3, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Archers Lodge (10 mi from Knightdale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Knightdale

DateRatingWherePath
May 13, 2019EF2Knightdale Wndll Airport
4 mi from Knightdale		10.2 mi long, 385 yd wide
Apr 15, 2018EF1Knightdale Wndll Airport
5 mi from Knightdale		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 18, 2012EF0Zebulon
8 mi from Knightdale		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 6, 2011EF0Rolesville
10 mi from Knightdale		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 25, 2010EF0Rockton
9 mi from Knightdale		3.9 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 14, 2007EF0Clayton
10 mi from Knightdale		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Knightdale

273 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Knightdale since 2006, on 154 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Apr 25, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 2026damage reportedGarner, Clayton, New Hope
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedLinwood, New Hope, Knightdale
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedWendell
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedNew Hope, Knightdale, Pilot
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedRolesville, Wendell
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedKnightdale, Wendell
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026damage reportedGarner, Pilot, Wendell
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedClayton, Raleigh
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedFalls Lake
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedKnightdale, Falls Lake, Raleigh
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Knightdale; 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 Knightdale.

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