Hail — Lincoln, North Carolina

2022-05-26 · near Lincolnton Lncln Arp, Lincoln, North Carolina

Event narrative

Ham radio operator reported quarter size hail.

Wider weather episode

A broad band of moderate to heavy rain showers with embedded strong to severe thunderstorms moved over western North Carolina throughout the afternoon into the evening. Several strong to severe thunderstorms produced locally damaging wind gusts, brief large hail, and even a couple of tornadoes, including a strong tornado in Iredell County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1030314. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.