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Hail history for Alexander County, NC
35 hail reports in Alexander County since 2006 on 29 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2018.
Cities in Alexander County
Recent hail in Alexander County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hiddenite, Bethlehem 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Alexander County by year
When hail season peaks in Alexander County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Alexander County
88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Alexander County since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Dec 29, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Taylorsville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Bethlehem 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Taylorsville 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Taylorsville Airport 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Paynes Store 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Stony Pt 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Bethlehem 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Taylorsville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Millersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Taylorsville 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 Alexander County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).