Hail History

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Hail history for Cramerton, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 9, 2011
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cramerton on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Cramerton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bowling Green
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Cramerton		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		South Gastonia
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Cramerton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Gastonia Airport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Cramerton		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 Cramerton by year

606607108109108111211351411511611711821922012132212312432526

When hail season peaks near Cramerton

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and April (11).

JanFeb1Mar11Apr9May14Jun5Jul5AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cramerton

Apr 9, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gastonia Airport (5 mi from Cramerton)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of baseballs damaged airplanes at the Gastonia airport.

Apr 15, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Belmont South (3 mi from Cramerton)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to around 2 inches in diameter were received from the public.

Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gastonia (7 mi from Cramerton)

National Weather Service description (English): Spotters reported hail to the size of golf balls in the Gastonia and Dallas areas.

Jun 25, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bowling Green (9 mi from Cramerton)

National Weather Service description (English): Ham radio operator reported golf ball size hail at Ridge Rd and Glenn Rd.

Jun 10, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gastonia (4 mi from Cramerton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cramerton

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 29, 2024EF0Dixie
6 mi from Cramerton		1.7 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 8, 2024EF1Gastonia
8 mi from Cramerton		8.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Jan 12, 2023EF0Spencer Mountain
8 mi from Cramerton		6.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 28, 2010EF1Belmont South
3 mi from Cramerton		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF2Gastonia
6 mi from Cramerton		9.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 9, 2008EF1Paw Creek
4 mi from Cramerton		8.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 5, 2007F0Gastonia
1 mi from Cramerton		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Nov 15, 2006F1Cramerton
1 mi from Cramerton		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cramerton

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cramerton since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 26, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 28, 2026damage reportedDallas, Gastonia
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026damage reportedCrowders, Gastonia
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedStanley
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedCrowders, Belmont, Gastonia
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedGastonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBelmont South
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, estimatedRanlo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedBowling Green
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202546 mph, estimatedCrowders
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202558 mph, estimatedShopton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Cramerton; 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 Cramerton.

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