Hail History

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Hail history for Burlington, NC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 29, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 28, 2016
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles169

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burlington on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 28, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Burlington ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Burlington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 29, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Mebane Hurdle Field Airport, Mebane
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Burlington		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Burlington by year

3061077083092102113121321415316171811920211222312425126

When hail season peaks near Burlington

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and August (5).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr10May5Jun4Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Burlington

Apr 28, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alamance (8 mi from Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch hail was reported approximately 4 miles south of Alamance. A few larger hail stones were mixed in.

May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nashville (9 mi from Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): HAIL COVERING THE GROUND NEAR OAK LEVEL COMMUNITY.

May 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mebane (9 mi from Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Mill Creek.

Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Haw River (5 mi from Burlington)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near exit 150 on Interstate 40.

Mar 24, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Burlington (1 mi from Burlington)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Burlington

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 6, 2025EF1Alamance
9 mi from Burlington		0.6 mi long, 175 yd wide
Mar 18, 2021EF1Whitsett
7 mi from Burlington		0.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 18, 2021EF1Elon College
6 mi from Burlington		1.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Altamahaw
5 mi from Burlington		7.3 mi long, 66 yd wide
Mar 4, 2008EF0Union Ridge
9 mi from Burlington		2.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burlington

169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burlington since 2006, on 104 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Mar 5, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedAltamahaw
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedSaxapahaw, Burlington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAltamahaw, Glen Raven
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedElon College, Pleasant Grove
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202658 mph, estimatedMebane
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 202558 mph, estimatedElon College, Hopedale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202558 mph, estimatedPleasant Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202558 mph, estimatedMebane
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedSwepsonville, Alamance
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202560 mph, measuredBurlington Airport, Haw River
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 Burlington; 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 Burlington.

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