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Hail history for Southport, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southport on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Southport
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Southport in the last two years.
Hail days near Southport by year
When hail season peaks near Southport
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Southport
May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kure Beach (8 mi from Southport)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.Apr 5, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Long Beach Airport (6 mi from Southport)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported. The time was estimated based on radar data.Apr 3, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southport (8 mi from Southport)
Jun 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bolivia (3 mi from Southport)
Jun 5, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Long Beach Airport (4 mi from Southport)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southport
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2024 | EF0 | Fort Caswell 5 mi from Southport |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Long Beach Airport 4 mi from Southport |
| Aug 30, 2023 | EF0 | Long Beach Airport 5 mi from Southport |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF2 | Fort Caswell 6 mi from Southport |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Long Beach 8 mi from Southport |
| Apr 13, 2020 | EF0 | Caswell Beach 4 mi from Southport |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Southport 6 mi from Southport |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southport
18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southport since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 12, 2022.
| 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, Fort Fisher 2 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Fort Fisher 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 77 mph, measured | Fort Fisher, Southport 2 wind reports |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Southport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 60 mph, measured | Caswell Beach 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2017 | 59 mph, measured | Kure Beach 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Southport 1 wind report |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 59 mph, measured | Southport 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 Southport; 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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10 hail days
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 Southport.
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