NOAA Storm Events Database, 2015–2025
Hail & Severe Weather History in Charlotte, NC
169 recorded hail, wind, and tornado events in Mecklenburg County since 2015, spanning 11 of the last 11 years.
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Recorded events
11 / 11
Years on record
1.75"
Largest hail
69 mph
Strongest wind
EF1
Strongest tornado
Relatively High
County hail risk
What this means if you live in Charlotte: Mecklenburg County sits in the 95th percentile nationally for hail risk — higher than roughly 95% of U.S. counties. That's not an abstract ranking: it shows up as 169 real, dated severe weather events hitting the area in 11 of the last 11 years — 40 hail, 124 damaging wind, and 5 tornado. In a market that sees severe weather this often, the roofer you pick matters more than in a calm-weather city — look for someone with real storm-damage inspection and insurance claim experience, not just general roofing work, since that's the skill this specific climate actually tests.
Recent Events
Near GRIFFITH
Media reported a tree blown down on a car near Selwyn Ave. Public reported (via Social Media) power lights blown off lines on South Blvd north of I-485. Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing an outage in the Providence community.
Source: Broadcast Media
Near DAVIDSON
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing an outage on Crescent Dr.
Source: Utility Company
Near MATTHEWS
Public reported nickel size hail.
Source: Public
Near CHARLOTTE
Public reported 3/4 inch hail.
Source: Public
Near COLLEGE DOWNS
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing an outage.
Source: Utility Company
Near CHADWICK
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing an outage.
Source: Utility Company
Near NEWELL
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines and causing an outage between University City Blvd and East WT Harris Blvd.
Source: Utility Company
Near PINEVILLE
Public reported multiple trees blown down, some across roads from the Catawba River to the area around Youngblood Rd and McKee Rd.
Source: Public
Near SHOPTON
Utility company reported a couple of trees blown down on power lines in southwest Charlotte.
Source: Utility Company
Near MINT HILL
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines near the intersection of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Rd and Truelight Church Rd.
Source: Utility Company
Near DIXIE
NWS storm survey found the path of a brief tornado that touched down just south of Dixie River Rd where a couple of large tree limbs were snapped. The tornado continued north, crossing Rockwood Rd and Walkers Ferry Rd where additional large limbs were snapped and a tree was blown down. The tornado dissipated north of Walkers Ferry Rd.
Source: NWS Storm Survey
Near (CLT)CHARLOTTE/DOUGL
The ASOS at Charlotte Douglas Airport measured a wind gust of 59 mph, or 51 knots. Public reported trees uprooted near Uptown.
Source: ASOS
Near HNTRSVILLE BRDFRD AR
Utility company reported several trees blown down, some of which fell onto power lines in the area just west of Concord Mills.
Source: Utility Company
Near LANSDOWNE
Utility company reported trees blown down on power lines along Monroe Rd near McMullen Creek and additional trees on power lines in the Matthews/Pineville area. Emergency manager also reported a tree blown down on a vehicle at Pineville-Matthews Rd and Baybrook Lane.
Source: Utility Company
Near HUNTERSVILLE
Ham radio operator reported two trees blown down along Gilead Rd.
Source: Amateur Radio
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database. Includes hail, damaging thunderstorm wind, and tornado events. Events are county-level records resolved to the nearest reporting location; exact conditions at any specific address may vary.
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