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Hail history for Kernersville, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kernersville on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Kernersville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kernersville in the last two years.
Hail days near Kernersville by year
When hail season peaks near Kernersville
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Kernersville
Jul 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Ridge Airport (8 mi from Kernersville)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of Haw River Road and NC Highway 68.May 12, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cityview (9 mi from Kernersville)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up the the size of golf balls fell near Winston-Salem State University.May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greensboro Rgnl (9 mi from Kernersville)
Sep 28, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Guthrie (4 mi from Kernersville)
Aug 15, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Wallburg (9 mi from Kernersville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kernersville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF3 | High Pt 8 mi from Kernersville |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | Deep River 5 mi from Kernersville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kernersville
207 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kernersville since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 13, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Sedge Garden, Winston-Salem 2 wind reports |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Colfax 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | KGSO 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Walkertown, Deep River 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Greensboro Airport, Guthrie, Kernersville 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Greensboro Airport, Brookwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Alspaugh 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Winston-Salem Airport, Brookwood 3 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Walkertown, Guilquarry, Guthrie 5 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Winston-Salem Airport, Guthrie, Colfax 3 wind reports |
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 Kernersville; 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
- Winston-Salem
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31 hail days - Greensboro
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25 hail days - Eden
40 hail days - Asheboro
28 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 Kernersville.
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