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Hail history for Stanley, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Stanley on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 9, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Stanley
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Stanley in the last two years.
Hail days near Stanley by year
When hail season peaks near Stanley
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Stanley
Apr 9, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bessemer City (10 mi from Stanley)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail fell at the intersection of Holland Memorial Church Rd and highway 274.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salem (6 mi from Stanley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Magnolia Grove Rd and Keever Dairy Farm Rd.Apr 20, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gastonia (9 mi from Stanley)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotters reported hail to the size of golf balls in the Gastonia and Dallas areas.Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alexis (2 mi from Stanley)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported (via Social Media) ping pong ball to golf ball size hail north of Stanley and quarter size hail near Lucia.Jun 10, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Gastonia (7 mi from Stanley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Stanley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Lowesville 8 mi from Stanley |
| May 8, 2024 | EF1 | Gastonia 8 mi from Stanley |
| Jan 12, 2023 | EF0 | Spencer Mountain 3 mi from Stanley |
| Mar 28, 2010 | EF1 | Belmont South 10 mi from Stanley |
| May 9, 2008 | EF2 | Gastonia 9 mi from Stanley |
| May 9, 2008 | EF1 | Paw Creek 7 mi from Stanley |
| Jan 5, 2007 | F0 | Gastonia 8 mi from Stanley |
| Nov 15, 2006 | F1 | Cramerton 8 mi from Stanley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Stanley
121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Stanley since 2006, on 103 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Sep 2, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Dallas, Gastonia 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Lowesville 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | damage reported | Gastonia 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Stanley 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Belmont, Gastonia, Lowell 3 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Gastonia 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Belmont South 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ranlo 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | South Gastonia 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cramerton 1 wind report |
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 Stanley; 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 Stanley.
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