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Caldwell County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Caldwell County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1.25", among 14 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 13 high-wind reports. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 5, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Caldwell County hail map

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

14
Events (12 mo)
1
Hail
13
Wind
0
Tornado
1.25"
Max hail
Sep 5, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 hail event near 1 SSW Patterson, Caldwell County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 hail event (1.25") near 1 SSW Patterson. 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.

Storm exposure for an address in Caldwell County

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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.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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.

“Social media report of a tree on power lines in the Gamewell area. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Gamewell

Friday, August 28, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 28, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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.

Monday, August 17, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 17, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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.

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WSW Cajah's Mountain. Tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Clarks Chapel Rd. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Cajah's Mountain

“Tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Clarks Chapel Rd. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Cajah's Mountain

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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.

“Trained spotter reports Half Dollar sized hail on Blowing Rock Road. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Patterson

“Emergency Management reports numerous trees down with a couple of houses impacted by fallen trees on Setzers Creek Road and Warrior Road. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 2 SW Patterson

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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.

“Trees and utility lines downed... several on homes... between Hibriten Drive SE and 321. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Lenoir

“Power outages from fallen trees and utility lines. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Lenoir

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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.

“Social media report of trees down between Rhodhiss and Granite Falls. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · Rhodhiss

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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 trees on road and powerlines down. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Lenoir

Monday, June 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 8, 2026 storm activity in Caldwell 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.

“Tree down on Taylorsville Rd in the Little River area. Time estimated. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 5 NNE Hudson

“Tree down on Pearl Dr. Time estimated from radar. (GSP)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Cajahs Mountain

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 5, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County recently?

Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" 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 Caldwell County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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