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Hail history for Morehead City, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morehead City on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 23, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Morehead City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Morehead City in the last two years.
Hail days near Morehead City by year
When hail season peaks near Morehead City
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Morehead City
Jul 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newport (9 mi from Morehead City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail near Mason Town Road and Highway 70 in Newport.Jun 9, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Camp Glenn (0 mi from Morehead City)
Jul 22, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newport (9 mi from Morehead City)
Jun 19, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Salter Path (10 mi from Morehead City)
Jun 20, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Otway (10 mi from Morehead City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morehead City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2024 | EF1 | Harkers Is 10 mi from Morehead City |
| Jan 10, 2024 | EF0 | Harkers Is 9 mi from Morehead City |
| Nov 24, 2018 | EF0 | Mill Creek 4 mi from Morehead City |
| Nov 13, 2018 | EF1 | Atlantic Beach 2 mi from Morehead City |
| Sep 2, 2016 | EF1 | Straits 9 mi from Morehead City |
| Nov 26, 2013 | EF2 | Camp Glenn 3 mi from Morehead City |
| Nov 26, 2013 | EF1 | Camp Glenn 2 mi from Morehead City |
| Dec 26, 2012 | EF1 | Core Creek 6 mi from Morehead City |
| May 11, 2008 | EF1 | Newport 7 mi from Morehead City |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Crab Pt Vlg 2 mi from Morehead City |
| May 11, 2008 | EF0 | Beaufort 4 mi from Morehead City |
| Aug 31, 2006 | F0 | Morehead City 2 mi from Morehead City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morehead City
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morehead City since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 9, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Oceana Pier, Mitchell Village 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Mitchell Village 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Fort Macon, Straits 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | South Masontown, Core Creek 2 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 59 mph, estimated | Harkers Is, Beaufort 3 wind reports |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Harkers Is 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wildwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mansfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Beaufort Moorehd Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Beaufort Moorehd Airport, Morehead City 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Morehead City; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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30 hail days
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Morehead City.
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