Hail History

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Hail history for Kill Devil Hills, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 6, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 22, 2009
Ane haili ijiin 200612
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon4
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles33

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

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 6, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin
Roanoke Island Fest
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Kill Devil Hills
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin
Manteo
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Kill Devil Hills
NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Kill Devil Hills meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Kill Devil Hills

Of 12 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (3).

JanFebMar1Apr5May1Jun3Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Kill Devil Hills

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

DateRatingWherePath
May 11, 2015EF0Manteo
10 mi from Kill Devil Hills
0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Harbinger
10 mi from Kill Devil Hills
2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Duck
10 mi from Kill Devil Hills
0.7 mi long, 250 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedAvalon Pier, Colington, Southern Shores
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage a reportedManteo
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202461 mph, a measuredNags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Manteo
5 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202467 mph, a measuredKill Devil Hills
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, a estimatNags Head
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202266 mph, a measuredDare Co Rgnl Airport, Kill Devil Hills
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202168 mph, a measuredNags Head, Kill Devil Hills
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202062 mph, a measuredDare Co Rgnl Airport, Point Harbor, Kill Devil Hills Airport
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 201958 mph, a estimatKitty Hawk
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 201969 mph, a estimatDuck, Kill Devil Hills Airport, Kill Devil Hills
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

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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