Hail History

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Hail history for Grifton, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20261.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 5, 2026
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles58

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grifton on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 5, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Grifton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Fort Barnwell, Grifton
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Grifton		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 Grifton by year

40610708109101114121331415316171811920211221232425126

When hail season peaks near Grifton

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and July (5).

Jan1Feb1Mar2Apr8May3Jun5JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Grifton

Jun 16, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rookerton (7 mi from Grifton)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported just east of Hookerton.

May 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Quinerly (0 mi from Grifton)

Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ayden (7 mi from Grifton)

Sep 5, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Barnwell (9 mi from Grifton)

Feb 21, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ayden (7 mi from Grifton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grifton

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 28, 2011EF0Fort Barnwell
8 mi from Grifton		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 18, 2008EF2Hookerton
9 mi from Grifton		1.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grifton

58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grifton since 2006, on 36 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedWise Forks, Kinston Regional J, Graingers
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedHookerton, Roundtree
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedHookerton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202558 mph, estimatedDover
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedRiverside
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202558 mph, estimatedFort Barnwell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202563 mph, estimatedOrmandsville, Scuffleton
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202458 mph, estimatedMewborn Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202358 mph, estimatedKinston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202358 mph, estimatedKinston, Ayden, Graingers
3 wind reports		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 Grifton; 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 Grifton.

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