Hail History

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Hail history for Fairfield Harbour, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 8, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 12, 2006
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles99

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fairfield Harbour on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Fairfield Harbour

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 8, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Olympia, Coastal Carolina
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Fairfield Harbour
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Thurman
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Fairfield Harbour
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fairfield Harbour by year

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When hail season peaks near Fairfield Harbour

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (5).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr6May4Jun5Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fairfield Harbour

Jun 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Bern (6 mi from Fairfield Harbour)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size caused damage to many cars.

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bridgeton (5 mi from Fairfield Harbour)

Aug 10, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granthams (4 mi from Fairfield Harbour)

Jul 8, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olympia (7 mi from Fairfield Harbour)

Jul 28, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Croatan (8 mi from Fairfield Harbour)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairfield Harbour

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 12, 2026EF1Lees Lndg
1 mi from Fairfield Harbour
0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 10, 2024EF1Askin
10 mi from Fairfield Harbour
5.0 mi long, 125 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF1Kennel Beach
5 mi from Fairfield Harbour
2.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF0James City
5 mi from Fairfield Harbour
0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF2Riverdale
9 mi from Fairfield Harbour
4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 16, 2011EF0Kennel Beach
5 mi from Fairfield Harbour
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fairfield Harbour

99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fairfield Harbour since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedOlympia
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedOlympia, Arapahoe
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202664 mph, measuredCoastal Carolina R
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202670 mph, measuredCoastal Carolina R, James City
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedBridgeton
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 12, 202664 mph, measuredRiverdale, Simmons Not Apt
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202558 mph, estimatedGranthams, Thurman
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202559 mph, measuredGranthams, Trent Woods, Bridgeton
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202558 mph, estimatedTrent Woods
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202458 mph, estimatedJames City
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 Fairfield Harbour; 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 Fairfield Harbour.

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