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Hail history for Gamewell, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gamewell on 77 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Gamewell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Patterson 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Gamewell |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Patterson 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Gamewell |
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Drexel 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gamewell |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Warrior, Saw Mills, Drexel 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Gamewell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gamewell by year
When hail season peaks near Gamewell
Of the 77 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (20) and May (15).
Largest hail storms near Gamewell
May 8, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Collettsville (8 mi from Gamewell)
Apr 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gamewell (0 mi from Gamewell)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lenoir (4 mi from Gamewell)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail, up to golf ball size, fell from the Lenoir area down to Sawmills.Jun 2, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mortimer (10 mi from Gamewell)
Jul 18, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lenoir (5 mi from Gamewell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gamewell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF0 | Baton 8 mi from Gamewell |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF1 | Hudson 6 mi from Gamewell |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Saw Mills 9 mi from Gamewell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gamewell
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gamewell since 2006, on 108 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Drexel, Gamewell 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir, Hudson 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Cajah's Mountain, Gamewell 4 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Patterson 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Morganton 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Valdese 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Drexel, Lenoir 5 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Drexel 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Warrior 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 Gamewell; 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.
Nearby cities
- Lenoir
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91 hail days - Hickory
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64 hail days - Conover
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38 hail days - Newton
65 hail days - Lincolnton
41 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 Gamewell.
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