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Hail history for James City, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of James City on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near James City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Olympia, Coastal Carolina 3 hail reports · closest near the center of James City |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Thurman 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from James City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near James City by year
When hail season peaks near James City
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near James City
Jun 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Bern (2 mi from James City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size caused damage to many cars.Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bridgeton (3 mi from James City)
Aug 10, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granthams (1 mi from James City)
Jul 8, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olympia (7 mi from James City)
May 2, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Askin (10 mi from James City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of James City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | EF1 | Lees Lndg 4 mi from James City |
| Jan 10, 2024 | EF1 | Askin 8 mi from James City |
| May 16, 2022 | EF1 | Hymans 10 mi from James City |
| Aug 3, 2020 | EF1 | Kennel Beach 9 mi from James City |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | James City 1 mi from James City |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | Riverdale 10 mi from James City |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Kennel Beach 8 mi from James City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near James City
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of James City since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Tuscarora 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Olympia 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Olympia, Arapahoe 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Coastal Carolina R 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Coastal Carolina R, James City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgeton 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Riverdale, Simmons Not Apt 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Granthams, Thurman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Granthams, Hymans, Trent Woods 5 wind reports |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Trent Woods 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 James City; 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 James City.
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