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Hail history for Lincoln County, NC
72 hail reports in Lincoln County since 2006 on 48 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 11, 2008.
Cities in Lincoln County
Recent hail in Lincoln County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Pumpkin Center 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Toluca 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Lincoln County by year
When hail season peaks in Lincoln County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lincoln County
122 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lincoln County since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 5, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Lowesville 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Cooksville, Vale, Boger City 4 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Lincolnton 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Elay 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pumpkin Center, Triangle 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lincolnton 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pumpkin Center 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Elay 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lincolnton 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Vale, Lincolnton 2 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 Lincoln 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).