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Hail history for Kill Devil Hills, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kill Devil Hills on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 22, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Kill Devil Hills
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Roanoke Island Fest 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Kill Devil Hills |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Manteo 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kill Devil Hills |
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Apr 22, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kill Devil Hills Airport (1 mi from Kill Devil Hills)
Jul 22, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Nags Head (6 mi from Kill Devil Hills)
May 15, 2025 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Manteo (10 mi from Kill Devil Hills)
Jul 6, 2026 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Roanoke Island Fest (8 mi from Kill Devil Hills)
Jul 3, 2006 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Kitty Hawk (6 mi from Kill Devil Hills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kill Devil Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2015 | EF0 | Manteo 10 mi from Kill Devil Hills |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Harbinger 10 mi from Kill Devil Hills |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF1 | Duck 10 mi from Kill Devil Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kill Devil Hills
33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kill Devil Hills since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 1, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Avalon Pier, Colington, Southern Shores 3 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Manteo 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 61 mph, a measured | Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo 5 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 67 mph, a measured | Kill Devil Hills 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nags Head 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 66 mph, a measured | Dare Co Rgnl Airport, Kill Devil Hills 2 wind reports |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 68 mph, a measured | Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills 2 wind reports |
| Apr 30, 2020 | 62 mph, a measured | Dare Co Rgnl Airport, Point Harbor, Kill Devil Hills Airport 4 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Kitty Hawk 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 69 mph, a estimat | Duck, Kill Devil Hills Airport, Kill Devil Hills 3 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 Kill Devil Hills; 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.
Cities nearby
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 Kill Devil Hills.
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