Hail History

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Hail history for Swansboro, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2024
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles49

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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20260.75 in
penny
Cedar Point
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Swansboro
NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

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When hail season peaks near Swansboro

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (7).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr7May8Jun4Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

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

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 16, 2024EF0Cape Carteret
4 mi from Swansboro
0.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Nov 1, 2019EF0Truttneys Lndg
4 mi from Swansboro
0.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF2Cape Carteret
4 mi from Swansboro
13.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 24, 2018EF0Cape Carteret
4 mi from Swansboro
0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide
Sep 15, 2018EF1Willis Lndg
8 mi from Swansboro
2.5 mi long, 275 yd wide
Sep 14, 2018EF1Kuhns
6 mi from Swansboro
4.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 25, 2016EF0Ocean
7 mi from Swansboro
0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 30, 2012EF1Truttneys Lndg
3 mi from Swansboro
0.6 mi long, 250 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 29, 202659 mph, measuredEmerald Isle, Peletier, Hubert
7 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 27, 202658 mph, estimatedSilverdale
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, estimatedCape Carteret
1 wind report
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Jun 8, 202560 mph, estimatedOcean, Cape Carteret
2 wind reports
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Mar 5, 202558 mph, estimatedCedar Pt
1 wind report
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Jun 27, 202463 mph, estimatedKuhns
1 wind report
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Apr 12, 202458 mph, estimatedPeletier
1 wind report
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Jan 9, 202469 mph, estimatedBear Creek, Bogue
2 wind reports
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Jul 9, 202358 mph, estimatedBear Creek, Cedar Pt
2 wind reports
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Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedTruttneys Lndg
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 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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