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Hail history for Craven County, NC
113 hail reports in Craven County since 2006 on 46 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 28, 2014.
Cities in Craven County
- New Bern
21 hail days - Havelock
19 hail days - James City
21 hail days - Trent Woods
24 hail days - River Bend
25 hail days - Brices Creek
23 hail days - Fairfield Harbour
20 hail days
Recent hail in Craven County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fort Barnwell 1 hail report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Cove City 1 hail report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Olympia, Coastal Carolina 2 hail reports |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Vanceboro 1 hail report |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Thurman 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Craven County by year
When hail season peaks in Craven County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Craven County
209 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Craven County since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 1, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Havelock, North Harlowe, Tuscarora 4 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Tuscarora 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Jasper 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Olympia 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Coastal Carolina R 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Coastal Carolina R, James City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgeton 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Vanceboro 2 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Riverdale, Simmons Not Apt 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dover, Granthams, Thurman 3 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 Craven County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).