Hail History

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Hail history for Roanoke Rapids, NC

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 14, 20211.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 14, 2021
Ane haili ijiin 200612
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon11
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Roanoke Rapids

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Roanoke Rapids meir

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Of 12 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).

JanFebMar4Apr5May1Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Roanoke Rapids

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roanoke Rapids (0 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Halifax (10 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garysburg (6 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Apr 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pierces Xrds (7 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Gold ball size hail was reported along I-95 near exit 168.

May 20, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Roanoke Rapids (1 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 19, 2019EF1Pierces Xrds
6 mi from Roanoke Rapids		6.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Gaston
3 mi from Roanoke Rapids		8.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Vultare
4 mi from Roanoke Rapids		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Dahlia
9 mi from Roanoke Rapids		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF2Halifax Co Airport
4 mi from Roanoke Rapids		6.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Gaston
1 mi from Roanoke Rapids		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Roanoke Rapids

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Mar 28, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage a reportedLittleton, South Weldon
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage a reportedVultare, Slates Corner
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 5, 202658 mph, a estimatRoanoke Rapids
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202558 mph, a estimatGaston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, a estimatPierces Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, a estimatGaston, Brewers Xrds, Dahlia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, a estimatRoanoke Rapids, Weldon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, a estimatAurelian Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202558 mph, a estimatRoanoke Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202458 mph, a estimatRoanoke Rapids
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 Roanoke Rapids; 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 Roanoke Rapids.

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