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Hail history for Swansboro, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Swansboro on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Swansboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Cedar Point 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Swansboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Swansboro by year
When hail season peaks near Swansboro
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Swansboro
May 15, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Peletier (4 mi from Swansboro)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture was submitted of hail of at least 2 inches in diameter via Facebook. The time was estimated based on radar.Mar 22, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Starling (7 mi from Swansboro)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported near Hubert.Apr 21, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Swansboro (1 mi from Swansboro)
Jun 19, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cape Carteret (5 mi from Swansboro)
Apr 17, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Swansboro (1 mi from Swansboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swansboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | EF0 | Cape Carteret 4 mi from Swansboro |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EF0 | Truttneys Lndg 4 mi from Swansboro |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF2 | Cape Carteret 4 mi from Swansboro |
| Nov 24, 2018 | EF0 | Cape Carteret 4 mi from Swansboro |
| Sep 15, 2018 | EF1 | Willis Lndg 8 mi from Swansboro |
| Sep 14, 2018 | EF1 | Kuhns 6 mi from Swansboro |
| Jun 25, 2016 | EF0 | Ocean 7 mi from Swansboro |
| May 30, 2012 | EF1 | Truttneys Lndg 3 mi from Swansboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swansboro
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swansboro since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 5, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Emerald Isle, Peletier, Hubert 7 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Silverdale 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cape Carteret 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocean, Cape Carteret 2 wind reports |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cedar Pt 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Kuhns 1 wind report |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Peletier 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Bear Creek, Bogue 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bear Creek, Cedar Pt 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Truttneys Lndg 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 Swansboro; 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 Swansboro.
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