Hail History

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Hail history for Washington, NC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 15, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 28, 2007
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Washington on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 28, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Washington

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 15, 20251 in
quarter		Washington Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Washington		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Grimesland, Wharton
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Washington		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 Washington by year

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When hail season peaks near Washington

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (4).

JanFeb2Mar3Apr10May4Jun3Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Washington

Mar 28, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Washington Airport (1 mi from Washington)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of golf bail sized hail in Washington that lasted up to 10 minutes.

May 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chocowinity (9 mi from Washington)

Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington Airport (1 mi from Washington)

May 13, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hackney (7 mi from Washington)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at a business just south of Hackney.

May 5, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grimesland (6 mi from Washington)

National Weather Service description (English): The picture was submitted via Facebook. The hail stone was shown next to a quarter, and based on the picture, it appears to be the size of a golf ball. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Washington

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 25, 2014EF3Chocowinity
5 mi from Washington		21.0 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jul 17, 2009EF0Bunyan
6 mi from Washington		1.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 17, 2009EF0Alligoods
8 mi from Washington		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 11, 2009EF0Alligoods
6 mi from Washington		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Chocowinity
4 mi from Washington		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 20, 2008EF0Bunyan
4 mi from Washington		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Feb 18, 2008EF1Old Ford
9 mi from Washington		7.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 11, 2007EF1Old Ford
6 mi from Washington		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Washington

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Washington since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 1, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPactolus, Washington
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedWashington
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 202658 mph, estimatedWashington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202663 mph, estimatedHackney, Washington, Bunyan
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202558 mph, estimatedOld Ford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202558 mph, estimatedBunyan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202563 mph, estimatedGrimesland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202558 mph, estimatedBoyds Xrds
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202458 mph, estimatedChocowinity
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202458 mph, estimatedWashington
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 Washington; 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 Washington.

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