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Hail history for Carolina Shores, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carolina Shores on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Carolina Shores
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Carolina Shores in the last two years.
Hail days near Carolina Shores by year
When hail season peaks near Carolina Shores
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Carolina Shores
Jun 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calabash (1 mi from Carolina Shores)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail fell at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Seaside Road.May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ocean Drive Beach (7 mi from Carolina Shores)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomasboro (3 mi from Carolina Shores)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the community of Brunswick Plantation.Jul 13, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Longwood (7 mi from Carolina Shores)
Apr 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Longs (9 mi from Carolina Shores)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carolina Shores
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF0 | Regan 5 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Cherry Grove Beach 5 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF3 | Grissettown 4 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF1 | Little River 3 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 7 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF2 | Seaside 6 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Feb 15, 2017 | EF1 | Regan 7 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Oct 8, 2016 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 7 mi from Carolina Shores |
| Apr 6, 2009 | EF1 | Regan 7 mi from Carolina Shores |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carolina Shores
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carolina Shores since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Mar 15, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | North Myrtle Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Longs 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Longs 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Boneparte Lndg, Pireway 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Myrtle 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | North Myrtle 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Seaside 1 wind report |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Cool Run 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Longs 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Cherry Grove 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 Shores; 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 Shores.
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