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Cabarrus County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Cabarrus County, North Carolina has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 59 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 37 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 21 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 18, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Cabarrus County, North Carolina showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Cabarrus County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Cabarrus County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

59
Events (12 mo)
37
Hail
21
Wind
1
Tornado
1"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 18, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 5, 2026 tornado event near 4 SW Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 5, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 4 SW Mount Pleasant. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Friday, September 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 18, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Salisbury, or near Granite Quarry, moving south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Kannapolis, Downtown Concord, Salisbury, China Grove, Spencer, Landis, Granite Quarry, Rockwell, Mt Pleasant, and Faith.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Kannapolis, or 4 miles northwest of Enochville, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1155 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Lexington to 11 miles southeast of Salisbury to near Downtown Concord. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Multiple trees down on Highway 49. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Mount Pleasant

Friday, August 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 28, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Salisbury to 5 miles south of Huntersville. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Statesville, or near Troutman, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Friday, August 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southeast of Downtown Concord, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Downtown Concord and Mt Pleasant.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 112 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Downtown Concord to 12 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte to 7 miles west of Monroe. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 903 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Downtown Concord, or 4 miles north of Mt Pleasant, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Downtown Concord, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Concord and Kannapolis.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 441 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Salisbury, or near Rockwell, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Rockwell, High Rock Lake, and Gold Hill.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Friday, August 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles north of Kannapolis, or over China Grove, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Multiple social media pictures and video of nickel to quarter size hail in the Midland area. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · Midland

“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Salisbury, moving south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 920 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kannapolis, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Kannapolis. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kannapolis, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Thursday, August 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 6, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 601 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Albemarle, or 6 miles southeast of Rockwell, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Monroe, or near Wingate, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1149 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Uptown Charlotte, or near Charlotte Douglas Airport, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 817 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Kannapolis to 3 miles northwest of Downtown Concord to 5 miles east of Uptown Charlotte. Movement was southeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down on Culp Rd at N Lentz Harness Shop Rd. Time estimated. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSW Gold Hill

Sunday, July 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Downtown Concord, or 4 miles northwest of Midland, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Uptown Charlotte, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Downtown Concord, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 753 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Downtown Concord, or 4 miles west of Midland, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Downtown Concord, or over Charlotte Motor Speedway. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“Trees down on Miami Church Rd at Joe Bost Rd. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSW Mount Pleasant

Sunday, July 5, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Ham radio operator reported a tree blown down at Miami Church Rd and Joe Bost Rd. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Mount Pleasant

“At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Downtown Concord, or 5 miles southwest of Mt Pleasant, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 504 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kannapolis, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Kannapolis, Downtown Concord, China Grove, Landis, Enochville, Rockwell, Mt Pleasant, Coddle Creek Reservoir, Faith, and West Concord.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

“At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles east of Uptown Charlotte, or near East Charlotte, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 652 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Huntersville, or 5 miles north of Paw Creek, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Downtown Concord, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Uptown Charlotte, or near Hidden Valley, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Salisbury, or near Rockwell, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 926 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Uptown Charlotte, or near Reedy Creek Park, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Power outages and utility line damage along Dutch Rd. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Mount Pleasant

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 939 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Downtown Concord to 5 miles east of Rock Hill. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Friday, February 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1027 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Downtown Concord to 15 miles east of Uptown Charlotte to 11 miles southeast of Gastonia. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Friday, February 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cabarrus County

Friday, December 19, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Trees down on Mt. Pleasant Rd N. Time estimated from radar. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Mount Pleasant

“Report of a tree down on Barrier Road. Time estimated from radar. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 6 NNW Mount Pleasant

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Cabarrus County, NC?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 18, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 59 severe weather events in Cabarrus County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Cabarrus County recently?

Yes — 37 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Cabarrus County?

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