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Hail and storm reports near Raleigh, NC

NOAA records list 48 hail reports within 10 miles of Raleigh since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2019. They also list 211 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 76 mph on September 8, 2023.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 6 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016: 48
Biggest reported hail: 1.75 in
Most recent hail report: July 8, 2026
Strongest reported wind: 76 mph

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What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Raleigh.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Raleigh, newest first.
Date	Hail size	Distance	County	Reported at	Source
July 8, 2026	1.00 in (quarter)	8.7 mi	Wake, NC	Macedonia	NCEI record
July 8, 2026	1.25 in (half dollar)	7 mi	Wake, NC	Macedonia	NCEI record
July 8, 2026	1.00 in (quarter)	6.6 mi	Wake, NC	Asbury	NCEI record
May 5, 2025	1.00 in (quarter)	5.5 mi	Wake, NC	Echo Hgts	NCEI record
May 5, 2025	1.00 in (quarter)	7 mi	Wake, NC	Echo Hgts	NCEI record
May 5, 2025	1.00 in (quarter)	6.7 mi	Wake, NC	Pet Xrds	NCEI record
May 5, 2025	0.75 in (penny)	6.7 mi	Wake, NC	Wilders Grove	NCEI record
April 22, 2025	1.50 in (ping pong ball)	9.7 mi	Wake, NC	Morrisville	NCEI record
April 22, 2025	1.00 in (quarter)	2.1 mi	Wake, NC	Brookhaven	NCEI record
August 15, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	2.9 mi	Wake, NC	Raleigh	NCEI record
April 14, 2023	1.50 in (ping pong ball)	8.3 mi	Wake, NC	Cary	NCEI record
May 6, 2022	1.25 in (half dollar)	9.7 mi	Wake, NC	Cary	NCEI record
May 6, 2022	1.25 in (half dollar)	9.4 mi	Wake, NC	(Rdu)Raleigh-Durham	NCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 60 wind reports (the most recent of 131)

Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Raleigh, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
Date	Wind	Distance	County	Reported at	Source
October 11, 2026	speed not recorded	3.5 mi	Wake, NC	2 SW Raleigh	SPC day reportPreliminary
October 11, 2026	speed not recorded	5.8 mi	Wake, NC	3 NNE New Hope	SPC day reportPreliminary
September 18, 2026	speed not recorded	6.9 mi	Wake, NC	3 NNE New Hope	SPC day reportPreliminary
September 18, 2026	speed not recorded	8.7 mi	Wake, NC	4 ENE Garner	SPC day reportPreliminary
September 5, 2026	speed not recorded	7.9 mi	Wake, NC	1 ENE Falls Lake	SPC day reportPreliminary
August 20, 2026	speed not recorded	9.5 mi	Wake, NC	2 E Lake Wheeler	SPC day reportPreliminary
July 28, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	3.5 mi	Wake, NC	Brookhaven	NCEI record
July 28, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.1 mi	Wake, NC	Bayleaf	NCEI record
July 28, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	7.5 mi	Wake, NC	Leesville	NCEI record
July 28, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	3.1 mi	Wake, NC	Brookhaven	NCEI record
July 28, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	4.5 mi	Wake, NC	Six Forks	NCEI record
July 28, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.4 mi	Wake, NC	Leesville	NCEI record
July 20, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.6 mi	Wake, NC	Knightdale Wndll Arp	NCEI record
July 20, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.1 mi	Wake, NC	Echo Hgts	NCEI record
July 20, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.7 mi	Wake, NC	Macedonia	NCEI record
July 12, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.4 mi	Wake, NC	Echo Hgts	NCEI record
July 10, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.4 mi	Wake, NC	Forestville	NCEI record
July 10, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.4 mi	Wake, NC	Leesville	NCEI record
July 8, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	5.3 mi	Wake, NC	Westover	NCEI record
July 8, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	6.1 mi	Wake, NC	Westover	NCEI record
July 8, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	1.6 mi	Wake, NC	Millbrook	NCEI record
July 7, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	5.6 mi	Wake, NC	Six Forks	NCEI record
July 7, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	5.4 mi	Wake, NC	Neuse	NCEI record
July 7, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	3.2 mi	Wake, NC	Fawlers Xrds	NCEI record
July 7, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	6.5 mi	Wake, NC	Leesville	NCEI record
July 6, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.9 mi	Wake, NC	Walkers Xrds	NCEI record
July 6, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.9 mi	Wake, NC	Knightdale	NCEI record
July 6, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	9 mi	Wake, NC	Knightdale	NCEI record
July 6, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	1.9 mi	Wake, NC	Raleigh	NCEI record
July 6, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	4 mi	Wake, NC	Wilders Grove	NCEI record
June 27, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	10 mi	Wake, NC	Mc Cullers	NCEI record
June 11, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.6 mi	Wake, NC	Pet Xrds	NCEI record
March 16, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	3.7 mi	Wake, NC	Brookhaven	NCEI record
March 16, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	1.3 mi	Wake, NC	Millbrook	NCEI record
March 16, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	4.4 mi	Wake, NC	Echo Hgts	NCEI record
March 16, 2026	58 mph (estimated gust)	7.7 mi	Wake, NC	Garner	NCEI record
December 19, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.5 mi	Wake, NC	Bayleaf	NCEI record
December 19, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	6.2 mi	Wake, NC	Neuse	NCEI record
August 1, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	4.6 mi	Wake, NC	Camp Polk	NCEI record
July 12, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	7.4 mi	Wake, NC	Asbury	NCEI record
July 10, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	3.3 mi	Wake, NC	Raleigh	NCEI record
July 10, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.3 mi	Wake, NC	Raleigh Arpt	NCEI record
July 9, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	4 mi	Wake, NC	Raleigh	NCEI record
July 9, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	3.2 mi	Wake, NC	Wilders Grove	NCEI record
July 2, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	7 mi	Wake, NC	Echo Hgts	NCEI record
July 2, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.8 mi	Wake, NC	Garner	NCEI record
June 19, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	7.6 mi	Wake, NC	Asbury	NCEI record
June 19, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	1.6 mi	Wake, NC	Camp Polk	NCEI record
June 7, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	7 mi	Wake, NC	Asbury	NCEI record
June 7, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	6.2 mi	Wake, NC	Westover	NCEI record
May 31, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.1 mi	Wake, NC	Macedonia	NCEI record
May 31, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	8.3 mi	Wake, NC	Garner	NCEI record
March 31, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	6.4 mi	Wake, NC	Echo Hgts	NCEI record
March 5, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	7 mi	Wake, NC	Leesville	NCEI record
March 5, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	2.3 mi	Wake, NC	Wilders Grove	NCEI record
March 5, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	1.8 mi	Wake, NC	Camp Polk	NCEI record
February 16, 2025	59 mph (measured gust)	8.2 mi	Wake, NC	(Rdu)Raleigh-Durham	NCEI record
February 16, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	3.6 mi	Wake, NC	Raleigh	NCEI record
February 16, 2025	58 mph (estimated gust)	4.3 mi	Wake, NC	Wilders Grove	NCEI record
September 27, 2024	58 mph (estimated gust)	9.6 mi	Wake, NC	Macedonia	NCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.

Where this guidance comes from

National Weather Service: What to Do After Severe Weather. Check your property only after the storm has passed, stay out of damaged buildings, contact local authorities about downed power lines, wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around damage, and watch for insurance scammers. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
NAIC: Navigating the Claims Process. Contact your agent or insurer as soon as possible, most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim, take photos or video, make temporary repairs and keep receipts, an adjuster may inspect, get more than one bid, and do not feel rushed to sign. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
NAIC: After the Storm, Read the Fine Print to Avoid Signing Away Your Insurance Benefits. Read the fine print before you sign an assignment of benefits. You are not required to sign one to have repairs done. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
FTC: How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters. Warning signs such as pressure to sign right away and demands to pay for everything up front, checking a license with your state or county, getting estimates from more than one contractor, getting a written contract, and never signing your insurance check over to a contractor. Retrieved November 1, 2026.

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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