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Hail history for Saint James, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint James on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Saint James
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Saint James in the last two years.
Hail days near Saint James by year
When hail season peaks near Saint James
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Saint James
Apr 5, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Midway (6 mi from Saint James)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated up to 2 inches in size near Sunset Harbor Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data. The report was relayed by the media.May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mill Creek (8 mi from Saint James)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported. The report was relayed via the media.Apr 3, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southport (9 mi from Saint James)
Jun 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bolivia (5 mi from Saint James)
Jun 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Varnum (6 mi from Saint James)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint James
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Long Beach Airport 2 mi from Saint James |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Long Beach Airport 3 mi from Saint James |
| Sep 30, 2022 | EF0 | Holden Beach 10 mi from Saint James |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF0 | Piney Grove 8 mi from Saint James |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF0 | Piney Grove 8 mi from Saint James |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Long Beach 3 mi from Saint James |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Caswell Beach 3 mi from Saint James |
| Sep 22, 2013 | EF0 | Holden Beach 9 mi from Saint James |
| Jun 7, 2013 | EF0 | East Arcadia 8 mi from Saint James |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint James
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint James since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Sep 30, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Caswell Beach 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Fort Caswell 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Southport 1 wind report |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 63 mph, measured | Gores Lndg 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 66 mph, measured | Southport 1 wind report |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Southport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | Caswell Beach 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Southport 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 62 mph, estimated | Piney Grove 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2015 | 64 mph, estimated | Supply 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 Saint James; 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 Saint James.
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