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Hail history for Tarboro, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tarboro on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 31, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Tarboro
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Tarboro in the last two years.
Hail days near Tarboro by year
When hail season peaks near Tarboro
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Tarboro
May 31, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Speed (7 mi from Tarboro)
Aug 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kingsboro (10 mi from Tarboro)
Apr 7, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leggett (7 mi from Tarboro)
May 29, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tarboro (2 mi from Tarboro)
Mar 28, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Tarboro (6 mi from Tarboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tarboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | EF1 | Pinetops 10 mi from Tarboro |
| May 12, 2025 | EF1 | Tarboro Airport 2 mi from Tarboro |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF0 | Conetoe 7 mi from Tarboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tarboro
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tarboro since 2006, on 55 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Speed, Princeville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Pinetops, Conetoe, Speed 4 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Pinetops 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Speed 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Pinetops 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingsboro, Tarboro Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pinetops, Leggett 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Wiggins Xrds 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Leggett 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Kingsboro, Old Sparta 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 Tarboro; 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 Tarboro.
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