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Hail history for Carteret County, NC
55 hail reports in Carteret County since 2006 on 31 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2024.
Cities in Carteret County
Recent hail in Carteret County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Cedar Point 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Carteret County by year
When hail season peaks in Carteret County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Carteret County
138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Carteret County since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 9, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Oceana Pier, Mitchell Village 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Atlantic, Mitchell Village 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Fort Macon, Emerald Isle, Peletier 6 wind reports |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Cedar Is, Stacy 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cape Carteret 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Ocean, Holly Spgs, Cape Carteret 7 wind reports |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 59 mph, estimated | Harkers Is, Beaufort 3 wind reports |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Harkers Is, Cedar Pt 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Wildwood 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Holly Spgs, Mansfield 2 wind reports |
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 Carteret 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).