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Hail history for Kannapolis, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kannapolis on 46 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Kannapolis ranks #310 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Kannapolis
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Kannapolis 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Kannapolis |
| May 8, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | China Grove Airport 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Kannapolis |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Kannapolis by year
When hail season peaks near Kannapolis
Of the 46 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (14).
Largest hail storms near Kannapolis
May 11, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Concord (6 mi from Kannapolis)
May 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Concord (2 mi from Kannapolis)
Jun 10, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Concord (5 mi from Kannapolis)
May 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jackson Park (5 mi from Kannapolis)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell from International Dr near I-85 into Kannapolis.May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kannapolis (2 mi from Kannapolis)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported quarter to golf ball size hail on Kannapolis Lake.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kannapolis
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Mt Ulla 10 mi from Kannapolis |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF2 | Mt Gilead 3 mi from Kannapolis |
| Oct 22, 2019 | EF0 | Glass 8 mi from Kannapolis |
| Dec 11, 2008 | EF1 | Watts Xrds 10 mi from Kannapolis |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | West Concord 9 mi from Kannapolis |
| May 14, 2006 | F1 | Concord 8 mi from Kannapolis |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kannapolis
165 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kannapolis since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Dec 29, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Concord, Enochville, China Grove 3 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Concord, Davidson, Enochville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Davidson 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Faith 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | China Grove, Landis, Mount Ulla 7 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Concord 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Enochville 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glass 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | China Grove Airport 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Glass 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 Kannapolis; 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 Kannapolis.
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