Hail History

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Hail history for Stokesdale, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 4, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 31, 2019
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles163

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stokesdale on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Stokesdale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 4, 20260.5 in
marble		Greensboro
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Stokesdale		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Stokesdale by year

3061075081091021121213214115416171821920121222232425126

When hail season peaks near Stokesdale

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (7).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr8May7Jun2Jul1Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Stokesdale

Jul 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Ridge Airport (2 mi from Stokesdale)

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 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Walnut Cove (10 mi from Stokesdale)

May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greensboro Rgnl (9 mi from Stokesdale)

Apr 8, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ellisboro (5 mi from Stokesdale)

Jul 4, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Stokesdale (0 mi from Stokesdale)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stokesdale

163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Stokesdale since 2006, on 109 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 13, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedWalnut Cove
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 18, 202669 mph, measuredColfax
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedBethany
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedEllisboro
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedBethany
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 202651 mph, measuredKGSO
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedWalnut Cove, Madison
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202659 mph, measuredGreensboro Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 6, 202561 mph, measuredGreensboro Airport, Battle Ground
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedWalkertown, Guilquarry
2 wind reports		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 Stokesdale; 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

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 Stokesdale.

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