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Hail history for Cajahs Mountain, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cajahs Mountain on 81 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Cajahs Mountain
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Patterson 3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Cajahs Mountain |
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Drexel 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Cajahs Mountain |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Warrior, Saw Mills, Drexel 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Cajahs Mountain |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Cajahs Mountain by year
When hail season peaks near Cajahs Mountain
Of the 81 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (19) and June (17).
Largest hail storms near Cajahs Mountain
Apr 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gamewell (4 mi from Cajahs Mountain)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lenoir (5 mi from Cajahs Mountain)
National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail, up to golf ball size, fell from the Lenoir area down to Sawmills.May 26, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granite Falls (7 mi from Cajahs Mountain)
National Weather Service description (English): Media reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Granite Falls and Northlakes areas.Jul 18, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lenoir (6 mi from Cajahs Mountain)
Jun 22, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lenoir (6 mi from Cajahs Mountain)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cajahs Mountain
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF0 | Baton 4 mi from Cajahs Mountain |
| Oct 8, 2017 | EF1 | Hudson 3 mi from Cajahs Mountain |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF1 | Saw Mills 6 mi from Cajahs Mountain |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cajahs Mountain
158 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cajahs Mountain since 2006, on 115 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Drexel, Gamewell 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir, Hudson, Granite Falls 4 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Cajah's Mountain, Gamewell, Rhodhiss 5 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Patterson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Valdese 3 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Lenoir 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Connelly Springs, Drexel, Lenoir 5 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Drexel, Rhodhiss, Icard 3 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Whitnel 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Drexel 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 Cajahs Mountain; 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 Cajahs Mountain.
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