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Hail history for Sunset Beach, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sunset Beach on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Sunset Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sunset Beach in the last two years.
Hail days near Sunset Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Sunset Beach
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Sunset Beach
Jun 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Calabash (3 mi from Sunset Beach)
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 (10 mi from Sunset Beach)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.May 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Thomasboro (6 mi from Sunset Beach)
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 (9 mi from Sunset Beach)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Calabash (3 mi from Sunset Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sunset Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | EF0 | Regan 8 mi from Sunset Beach |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Cherry Grove Beach 6 mi from Sunset Beach |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF3 | Grissettown 2 mi from Sunset Beach |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF1 | Little River 6 mi from Sunset Beach |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 10 mi from Sunset Beach |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF2 | Seaside 2 mi from Sunset Beach |
| Oct 8, 2016 | EF0 | Ocean Drive Beach 9 mi from Sunset Beach |
| Apr 6, 2009 | EF1 | Regan 9 mi from Sunset Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sunset Beach
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sunset Beach since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 18, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Boneparte Lndg 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Seaside 1 wind report |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Cool Run 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Cherry Grove Beach 1 wind report |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Cherry Grove Beach, Thomasboro 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Little River 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | Ocean Drive Beach 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Russtown 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Nixons Xrds 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 58 mph, estimated | Cool Run 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 Sunset Beach; 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 Sunset Beach.
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