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Hail history for Ayden, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ayden on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Ayden
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Grifton, Roundtree 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ayden |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Shelmerdine, Mc Gowans Xrds 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ayden |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ayden by year
When hail season peaks near Ayden
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Ayden
May 9, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ormandsville (8 mi from Ayden)
National Weather Service description (English): The 2-inch hail was observed near Ormondsville, with a picture sent via social media.Mar 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenville (9 mi from Ayden)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotters, media and public reported golf ball sized hail in Greenville that lasted 5 to 10 minutes.Jun 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rookerton (8 mi from Ayden)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just east of Hookerton.Apr 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenville (9 mi from Ayden)
May 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Quinerly (7 mi from Ayden)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ayden
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF2 | Shelmerdine 9 mi from Ayden |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF0 | Arthur 9 mi from Ayden |
| May 5, 2009 | EF0 | Honolulu 10 mi from Ayden |
| May 5, 2009 | EF0 | Shelmerdine 8 mi from Ayden |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF1 | Cannon Xrds 6 mi from Ayden |
| Feb 18, 2008 | EF2 | Hookerton 9 mi from Ayden |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ayden
87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ayden since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 1, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Roundtree 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Hookerton 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Maury, Frog Level 2 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bell Fork 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Ormandsville, Scuffleton, Frog Level 5 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Frog Level 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Black Jack 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Winterville 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Ayden, Graingers 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bellarthur, Cannon Xrds 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 Ayden; 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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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 Ayden.
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