Hail History

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Hail history for River Bend, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 5, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin2
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 12, 2006
Ane haili ijiin 200625
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon18
Tornado ijiin 10 mile3
Wind reports within 10 miles104

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Bend on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near River Bend

DateSize hailWhereSource
Sep 5, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Trenton
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from River Bend		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 20260.70 inCoastal Carolina
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from River Bend		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Thurman
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from River Bend		NOAA Storm Events

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Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).

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Jun 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Bern (6 mi from River Bend)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size caused damage to many cars.

Mar 28, 2017 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Pollocksville (7 mi from River Bend)

National Weather Service description (English): Estimated golf ball sized hail at a convenience store in Pollocksville.

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bridgeton (9 mi from River Bend)

Apr 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pollocksville (6 mi from River Bend)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls covers the ground. Road were reported to be covered and slippery from the hail accumulation.

Aug 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oliver Xrds (9 mi from River Bend)

National Weather Service description (English): Jones County emergency manager reported golf ball size hail that damaged several mobile homes and crops near Pollocksville.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Bend

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2022EF1Hymans
7 mi from River Bend		0.1 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Ravenswood
8 mi from River Bend		0.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF0James City
7 mi from River Bend		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Bend

104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Bend since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage a reportedTuscarora
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 24, 2026damage a reportedTuscarora
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202664 mph, a measuredCoastal Carolina R
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202670 mph, a measuredCoastal Carolina R, James City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage a reportedBridgeton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 202664 mph, a measuredRiverdale, Simmons Not Apt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202558 mph, a estimatGranthams, Thurman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202559 mph, a measuredGranthams, Hymans, Trent Woods
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202558 mph, a estimatTuscarora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202558 mph, a estimatTrent Woods
1 wind report		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 River Bend; 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 River Bend.

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