Hail History

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Hail history for Saint James, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 16, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 5, 2017
Hail days since 200610
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles22

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint James on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 5, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Saint James

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Saint James in the last two years.

Hail days near Saint James by year

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When hail season peaks near Saint James

Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).

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Largest hail storms near Saint James

Apr 5, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Midway (6 mi from Saint James)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail was estimated up to 2 inches in size near Sunset Harbor Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data. The report was relayed by the media.

May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mill Creek (8 mi from Saint James)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported. The report was relayed via the media.

Apr 3, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southport (9 mi from Saint James)

Jun 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bolivia (5 mi from Saint James)

Jun 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Varnum (6 mi from Saint James)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint James

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 30, 2023EF0Long Beach Airport
2 mi from Saint James
0.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 30, 2023EF0Long Beach Airport
3 mi from Saint James
0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 30, 2022EF0Holden Beach
10 mi from Saint James
0.7 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF0Piney Grove
8 mi from Saint James
1.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF0Piney Grove
8 mi from Saint James
2.9 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Long Beach
3 mi from Saint James
0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Apr 13, 2020EF0Caswell Beach
3 mi from Saint James
0.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
Sep 22, 2013EF0Holden Beach
9 mi from Saint James
0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 7, 2013EF0East Arcadia
8 mi from Saint James
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint James

22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint James since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Sep 30, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 202641 mph, measuredCaswell Beach
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jan 9, 202464 mph, measuredFort Caswell
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202367 mph, measuredSouthport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202363 mph, measuredGores Lndg
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202266 mph, measuredSouthport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 7, 202064 mph, estimatedSouthport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 201960 mph, measuredCaswell Beach
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 201760 mph, estimatedSouthport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 201662 mph, estimatedPiney Grove
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 201564 mph, estimatedSupply
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 Saint James; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Saint James.

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