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Hail history for Goldsboro, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Goldsboro on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 25, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Goldsboro ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Goldsboro
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hoodswamp, New Hope 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Goldsboro |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Goldsboro by year
When hail season peaks near Goldsboro
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Goldsboro
Apr 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nahunta (8 mi from Goldsboro)
Jul 22, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hoodswamp (7 mi from Goldsboro)
Feb 18, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Genoa (6 mi from Goldsboro)
May 5, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hoodswamp (9 mi from Goldsboro)
Oct 1, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Dudley (7 mi from Goldsboro)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Goldsboro
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Genoa 5 mi from Goldsboro |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Goldsboro-Wayne 6 mi from Goldsboro |
| Oct 8, 2016 | EF0 | Bests 8 mi from Goldsboro |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Bests 9 mi from Goldsboro |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | La Grange 10 mi from Goldsboro |
| Apr 12, 2008 | EF0 | Stevens Mill 9 mi from Goldsboro |
| Apr 12, 2008 | EF0 | Belfast 4 mi from Goldsboro |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Goldsboro
131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Goldsboro since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Eureka, Goldsboro 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Brogden 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Pikeville, Eureka 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Mar-Mac 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Goldsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Goldsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Goldsboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Goldsboro-Wayne, Adamsville, Seymour Johnson 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Nahunta 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bests 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 Goldsboro; 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 Goldsboro.
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