Hail History

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Hail history for Kitty Hawk, NC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20120.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 22, 2009
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger2
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles32

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kitty Hawk on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 22, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Kitty Hawk

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kitty Hawk in the last two years.

Hail days near Kitty Hawk by year

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When hail season peaks near Kitty Hawk

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (2).

JanFebMar1Apr3May1Jun2Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kitty Hawk

Apr 22, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kill Devil Hills Airport (4 mi from Kitty Hawk)

Jul 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Nags Head (9 mi from Kitty Hawk)

Jul 3, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Kitty Hawk (3 mi from Kitty Hawk)

May 14, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Duck (7 mi from Kitty Hawk)

May 15, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · La Grange (0 mi from Kitty Hawk)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kitty Hawk

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 16, 2011EF1Harbinger
7 mi from Kitty Hawk		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Duck
7 mi from Kitty Hawk		0.7 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kitty Hawk

32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kitty Hawk since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 20, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAvalon Pier, Colington, Southern Shores
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202458 mph, estimatedKill Devil Hills, Mamie
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202467 mph, measuredKill Devil Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedNags Head
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202258 mph, estimatedMamie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202266 mph, measuredDare Co Rgnl Airport, Kill Devil Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202160 mph, estimatedKill Devil Hills, Powells Pt
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202062 mph, measuredDare Co Rgnl Airport, Point Harbor, Kill Devil Hills Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 201958 mph, estimatedKitty Hawk
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 201978 mph, measuredDuck, Kill Devil Hills Airport, Kill Devil Hills
5 wind reports		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 Kitty Hawk; 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 Kitty Hawk.

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