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Hail history for Williamston, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamston on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 31, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Williamston
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Bertie 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Williamston |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Williamston by year
When hail season peaks near Williamston
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Williamston
May 23, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Quitsna (8 mi from Williamston)
May 31, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bear Grass (9 mi from Williamston)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage was reported along Fire Department Rd. Windows were broken in houses along with siding damage.May 13, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamston (4 mi from Williamston)
National Weather Service description (English): A member of the NC Wildlife Commission was a tractor north of town when he observed quarter to golf ball size hail.May 15, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bertie (8 mi from Williamston)
May 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Columbia (9 mi from Williamston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | EF? | Jamesville 9 mi from Williamston |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF1 | Jamesville 10 mi from Williamston |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF3 | Woodard 10 mi from Williamston |
| Jun 13, 2015 | EF1 | Williamston 2 mi from Williamston |
| Apr 26, 2011 | EF0 | Williamston 3 mi from Williamston |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Williamston Airport 7 mi from Williamston |
| Feb 18, 2008 | EF1 | Williamston 5 mi from Williamston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamston
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamston since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 56 mph on Sep 4, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Everetts 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Beargrass, Smithwick 2 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Williamston, Jamesville, Bear Grass 3 wind reports |
| May 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamston 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Bear Grass, Quitsna 4 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamston 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamston Hrrs Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 77 mph, estimated | Williamston 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Williamston Hrrs Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Everetts 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 Williamston; 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 Williamston.
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