Hail History

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Hail history for Roanoke Rapids, NC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 14, 20211 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 14, 2021
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles77

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 14, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Roanoke Rapids

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids in the last two years.

Hail days near Roanoke Rapids by year

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When hail season peaks near Roanoke Rapids

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (4).

JanFebMar4Apr5May1Jun2JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Roanoke Rapids

Apr 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roanoke Rapids (0 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Halifax (10 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Garysburg (6 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Apr 14, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pierces Xrds (7 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Gold ball size hail was reported along I-95 near exit 168.

May 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Roanoke Rapids (1 mi from Roanoke Rapids)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 19, 2019EF1Pierces Xrds
6 mi from Roanoke Rapids		6.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Gaston
3 mi from Roanoke Rapids		8.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Vultare
4 mi from Roanoke Rapids		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 19, 2019EF0Dahlia
9 mi from Roanoke Rapids		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF2Halifax Co Airport
4 mi from Roanoke Rapids		6.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF1Gaston
1 mi from Roanoke Rapids		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Roanoke Rapids

77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Mar 28, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedLittleton, South Weldon
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedVultare, Slates Corner
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 5, 202658 mph, estimatedRoanoke Rapids
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202558 mph, estimatedGaston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedPierces Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202558 mph, estimatedGaston, Brewers Xrds, Dahlia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedRoanoke Rapids, Weldon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedAurelian Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202558 mph, estimatedRoanoke Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202458 mph, estimatedRoanoke Rapids
1 wind report		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 Roanoke Rapids; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Roanoke Rapids.

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