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Hail history for Carolina Beach, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carolina Beach on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 10, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Carolina Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Carolina Beach in the last two years.
Hail days near Carolina Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Carolina Beach
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Carolina Beach
Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carolina Beach (0 mi from Carolina Beach)
May 11, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sea Breeze (3 mi from Carolina Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along Red Lighthouse Lane.May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kure Beach (3 mi from Carolina Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.Jun 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bolivia (9 mi from Carolina Beach)
Jun 15, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Myrtle Grove (9 mi from Carolina Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carolina Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF1 | Easy Hill 8 mi from Carolina Beach |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF1 | Sea Breeze 4 mi from Carolina Beach |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Southport 5 mi from Carolina Beach |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Myrtle Grove 5 mi from Carolina Beach |
| Dec 20, 2018 | EF0 | Masonboro 10 mi from Carolina Beach |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF1 | Myrtle Grove 6 mi from Carolina Beach |
| Sep 16, 2018 | EF0 | South Wilmington 8 mi from Carolina Beach |
| Aug 18, 2011 | EF0 | Carolina Beach 0 mi from Carolina Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carolina Beach
20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carolina Beach since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Myrtle Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Fort Fisher 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Fort Fisher 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 77 mph, measured | Fort Fisher, Myrtle Grove 2 wind reports |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Myrtle Grove, Sea Breeze 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Sea Breeze, Myrtle Grove 3 wind reports |
| May 25, 2017 | 59 mph, measured | Carolina Beach, Kure Beach 2 wind reports |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Southport, Myrtle Grove 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | South Wilmington 1 wind report |
| Dec 26, 2012 | 70 mph, estimated | Kure Beach 1 wind report |
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 Carolina Beach; 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 Carolina Beach.
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