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Hail history for Winterville, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winterville on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Winterville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Roundtree 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Winterville |
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Shelmerdine, Mc Gowans Xrds 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Winterville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Winterville by year
When hail season peaks near Winterville
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and April (8).
Largest hail storms near Winterville
May 9, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ormandsville (10 mi from Winterville)
National Weather Service description (English): The 2-inch hail was observed near Ormondsville, with a picture sent via social media.Jun 6, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenville (6 mi from Winterville)
Mar 28, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenville (5 mi from Winterville)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotters, media and public reported golf ball sized hail in Greenville that lasted 5 to 10 minutes.Apr 20, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenville (5 mi from Winterville)
Aug 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenville (5 mi from Winterville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Highway 43 and Highway 264 near Greenville.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winterville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF2 | Shelmerdine 9 mi from Winterville |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EF0 | Arthur 6 mi from Winterville |
| May 5, 2009 | EF0 | Shelmerdine 8 mi from Winterville |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF1 | Cannon Xrds 2 mi from Winterville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winterville
93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winterville since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 22, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Roundtree 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Simpson 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Frog Level 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bell Fork 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Ormandsville, Scuffleton, Simpson 7 wind reports |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Frog Level 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Black Jack 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Winterville 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Ayden 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bellarthur, Cannon Xrds 2 wind reports |
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 Winterville; 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 Winterville.
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