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Hail history for River Bend, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Bend on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near River Bend
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Trenton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from River Bend |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 0.7 in | Coastal Carolina 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from River Bend |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Thurman 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from River Bend |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near River Bend by year
When hail season peaks near River Bend
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near River Bend
Jun 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Bern (6 mi from River Bend)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size caused damage to many cars.Mar 28, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pollocksville (7 mi from River Bend)
National Weather Service description (English): Estimated golf ball sized hail at a convenience store in Pollocksville.Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bridgeton (9 mi from River Bend)
Apr 21, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pollocksville (6 mi from River Bend)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls covers the ground. Road were reported to be covered and slippery from the hail accumulation.Aug 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oliver Xrds (9 mi from River Bend)
National Weather Service description (English): Jones County emergency manager reported golf ball size hail that damaged several mobile homes and crops near Pollocksville.Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Bend
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | EF1 | Hymans 7 mi from River Bend |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Ravenswood 8 mi from River Bend |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | James City 7 mi from River Bend |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Bend
104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Bend since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Tuscarora 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Tuscarora 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 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Riverdale, Simmons Not Apt 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Granthams, Thurman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Granthams, Hymans, Trent Woods 4 wind reports |
| May 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tuscarora 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Trent Woods 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 River Bend; 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 River Bend.
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