Catawba County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Catawba County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 61 hail reports with hail up to 0.75", among 78 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 17 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Catawba County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles west of Hickory, or near Hickory Regional Airport, moving south at 15 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... Hickory, Newton, St.”
“At 529 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Taylorsville, moving southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Morganton, or 5 miles south of Valdese, moving southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Statesville to 10 miles northeast of Shelby. Movement was 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.”
“At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles south of Statesville to 9 miles southeast of Newton to 9 miles west of Lincolnton to 6 miles northwest of Columbus. Movement was east at 25 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Denver SPC verified report
Thursday, August 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southwest of Hickory to 9 miles north of Shelby to 12 miles southeast of Columbus. Movement was northeast at 5 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.”
“At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Newton to 5 miles east of Statesville to 7 miles northeast of Kannapolis. Movement was northeast 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Lincolnton, or 5 miles east of Belwood, moving northwest 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, August 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 325 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Statesville to 8 miles northwest of Huntersville. Movement was northeast 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“A swath of damaging straight line winds impacted portions of Catawba County on the evening of July 28th. This swath of wind damage started along Rifle Range Rd and exte (GSP)”
“Utility company reports trees and powerlines down leading to power outages north of Conover on Stafford Street. (GSP)”
- Wind 75 mph 2 E Saint Stephens SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Conover SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Conover SPC verified report
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 403 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Lincolnton, or 4 miles southwest of Maiden, 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...”
“At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Hickory, or 4 miles south of Hildebran, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Conover SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Hickory SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“mPING report of trees uprooted near Rome Jones Road. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 3 S Newton SPC verified report
Monday, July 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 138 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lincolnton, moving northeast 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...”
“At 1223 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Lincolnton, or 4 miles northeast of Cherryville, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1140 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Hickory, or near Connelly Springs, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Marion to near Rutherfordton. Movement was 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...”
“At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Hickory to 6 miles west of Lincolnton to 3 miles northeast of Shelby. Movement was 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Terrell SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 ENE Cooksville SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Huntersville, or near Lake Norman, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles east of Lincolnton to 9 miles west of Gastonia. Movement was 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...”
“At 231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Taylorsville, or 4 miles north of Bethlehem, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Statesville, or near Lake Norman State Park, 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...”
“At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Newton, 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... Newton, Hickory, Conover, Maiden, Claremont, Catawba, Lookout Shoals Lake, St.”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple power outages from fallen trees in northeast Catawba County in the vicinity of Oxford School Rd and Rock Barn Rd. (GSP)”
“Social media picture of a tree down along Hall Dairy Rd. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Claremont SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Claremont SPC verified report
Friday, June 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 919 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Hickory, or over Bethlehem, 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... Hickory, St.”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1106 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Statesville, or near Troutman, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Newton, or near Maiden, moving southeast at 10 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... Newton, Maiden, Startown, and Bandys.”
“At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Newton, or near Lookout Shoals Lake, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Salisbury to 9 miles northeast of Newton. Movement was northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea to dime size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Taylorsville, moving northwest 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 336 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southeast of Newton, or near Maiden, moving southeast at 15 mph. Another strong storm was also developing near Sherrills Ford. 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hickory, or near Lake Hickory, moving northeast 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... Hickory, Taylorsville, St.”
“At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Forest City, or 9 miles southwest of South Mountains State Park, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Newton, moving southeast 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... Newton, Maiden, and Startown.”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 600 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles east of Blowing Rock to 14 miles southeast of Morganton. Movement was northeast at 45 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.”
“Power outages and utility line damage along Emmanuel Church Rd. (GSP)”
- Hail 0.25" Catawba County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Claremont SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Catawba County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 78 severe weather events in Catawba County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Catawba County recently?
Yes — 61 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
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