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Hail history for Valdese, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Valdese on 83 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Valdese
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Drexel 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Valdese |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Morganton, Saw Mills, Drexel 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Valdese |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Valdese by year
When hail season peaks near Valdese
Of the 83 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (19) and June (17).
Largest hail storms near Valdese
Apr 9, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Morganton (8 mi from Valdese)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to golf ball size was reported from the west side of Morganton to the Valdese area.Sep 10, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Morganton (6 mi from Valdese)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported near the intersection of highway 18 and Old Highway 18.Jul 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calvin (10 mi from Valdese)
May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Enola (9 mi from Valdese)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles near Burkemont.Apr 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gamewell (9 mi from Valdese)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Valdese
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2017 | EF2 | Hickory Muni Airport 10 mi from Valdese |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF1 | Connellys Spgs 4 mi from Valdese |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF0 | Baton 5 mi from Valdese |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF1 | Hudson 9 mi from Valdese |
| Jan 11, 2012 | EF2 | Burke Chapel 7 mi from Valdese |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Valdese
183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Valdese since 2006, on 136 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 17, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Grove, Drexel, Gamewell 3 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir, Hudson 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Pleasant Grove, Hildebran 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Longview, Morganton, Cajah's Mountain 7 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Morganton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Valdese 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Drexel, Lenoir 4 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Drexel, Rhodhiss, Icard 3 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitnel 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morganton 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 Valdese; 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 Valdese.
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