Hail History

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Hail history for Nags Head, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 6, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 22, 2009
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles29

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nags Head on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 22, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Nags Head

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 6, 20261 in
quarter		Roanoke Island Fest
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Nags Head		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Manteo
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Nags Head		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Nags Head by year

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When hail season peaks near Nags Head

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (2).

JanFebMar2Apr5May1Jun2Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Nags Head

Apr 22, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kill Devil Hills Airport (5 mi from Nags Head)

Jul 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Nags Head (1 mi from Nags Head)

May 15, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Manteo (5 mi from Nags Head)

Jul 6, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Roanoke Island Fest (5 mi from Nags Head)

Apr 3, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Manns Harbor (9 mi from Nags Head)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nags Head

DateRatingWherePath
May 15, 2025EF0Wanchese
8 mi from Nags Head		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 11, 2015EF0Manteo
5 mi from Nags Head		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 30, 2012EF0Wanchese
9 mi from Nags Head		1.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nags Head

29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nags Head since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 1, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedAvalon Pier, Colington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedManteo
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 13, 202660 mph, measuredWanchese
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202458 mph, estimatedWanchese
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202461 mph, measuredNags Head, Manns Harbor, Kill Devil Hills
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202467 mph, measuredKill Devil Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedNags Head
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202266 mph, measuredDare Co Rgnl Airport, Kill Devil Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202168 mph, measuredNags Head, Kill Devil Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202062 mph, measuredDare Co Rgnl Airport, Kill Devil Hills Airport
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 Nags Head; 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 Nags Head.

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