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Hail history for Onslow County, NC
128 hail reports in Onslow County since 2006 on 50 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 29, 2008.
Cities in Onslow County
- Jacksonville
28 hail days - Piney Green
30 hail days - Half Moon
37 hail days - Swansboro
25 hail days - Sneads Ferry
7 hail days
Recent hail in Onslow County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Ellis Field Jacks, Gregory Forks 3 hail reports |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Sneads Ferry, Onslow Beach 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Onslow County by year
When hail season peaks in Onslow County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Onslow County
138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Onslow County since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Sea View Pier, Sneads Ferry 2 wind reports |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Catherine Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | damage reported | Richlands, Half Moon, Hubert 7 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Silverdale 1 wind report |
| May 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hawkside 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Jacksonville, McAs New River, Sky Manor Airport 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Thomas Lndg 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Haw Branch 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Catherine Lake 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Holly Ridge 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 Onslow County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).