Hail History

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Hail history for Sneads Ferry, NC

Last hail within 10 milesApr 11, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)Apr 11, 2025
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles13

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sneads Ferry on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 11, 2025. Hail is most common here in March and May.

Recent hail near Sneads Ferry

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 11, 20251 in
quarter		Sneads Ferry, Onslow Beach
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Sneads Ferry		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 Sneads Ferry by year

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When hail season peaks near Sneads Ferry

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and May (2).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr2May2JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sneads Ferry

Mar 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Seahaven (7 mi from Sneads Ferry)

Mar 22, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Dixon (5 mi from Sneads Ferry)

Jun 14, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Sneads Ferry (3 mi from Sneads Ferry)

Apr 11, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Sneads Ferry (1 mi from Sneads Ferry)

May 23, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Folkstone (3 mi from Sneads Ferry)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sneads Ferry

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 5, 2026EF?Folkstone
3 mi from Sneads Ferry
Sep 5, 2026EF?Sea View Pier
2 mi from Sneads Ferry
May 24, 2024EF1Verona
9 mi from Sneads Ferry		8.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 25, 2008EF0Onslow Beach
6 mi from Sneads Ferry		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 31, 2006F0Sneads Ferry
1 mi from Sneads Ferry		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 23, 2006F0Jacksonville
3 mi from Sneads Ferry		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sneads Ferry

13 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sneads Ferry since 2006, on 9 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Apr 12, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedSea View Pier, Sneads Ferry
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202558 mph, estimatedThomas Lndg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202458 mph, measuredHolly Ridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202458 mph, estimatedMorris Lndg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202469 mph, estimatedFolkstone
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 202463 mph, measuredVerona
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202469 mph, estimatedVerona, Peru
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 17, 202358 mph, estimatedPeru
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 201058 mph, estimatedNorth Topsail Beach
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 Sneads Ferry; 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 Sneads Ferry.

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