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Hail history for Winston-Salem, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winston-Salem on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 12, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Winston-Salem ranks #109 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Winston-Salem
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Winston-Salem in the last two years.
Hail days near Winston-Salem by year
When hail season peaks near Winston-Salem
Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Winston-Salem
May 2, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hanes (4 mi from Winston-Salem)
May 12, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cityview (1 mi from Winston-Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up the the size of golf balls fell near Winston-Salem State University.Apr 20, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Swaintown (5 mi from Winston-Salem)
Sep 28, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Guthrie (6 mi from Winston-Salem)
Apr 15, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lewisville (9 mi from Winston-Salem)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winston-Salem
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Clemmons 9 mi from Winston-Salem |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winston-Salem
257 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winston-Salem since 2006, on 133 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 6, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Sedge Garden, Winston-Salem 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Clemmons, Winston-Salem 3 wind reports |
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Lewisville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Lewisville 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Winston-Salem, Pfafftown 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Vienna, Stanleyville, Five Pts 4 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Pfafftown, Oldtown, Five Pts 7 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Muddy Creek, Brookwood 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Oldtown, Winston Salem 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Reynolds, Alspaugh 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 Winston-Salem; 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 Winston-Salem.
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