Hail History

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Hail history for Emerald Isle, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2024
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Emerald Isle on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Emerald Isle

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20260.75 in
penny		Cedar Point
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Emerald Isle		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Emerald Isle by year

10610720810910211112132141151617181192021222312425126

When hail season peaks near Emerald Isle

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (3).

JanFeb1Mar3Apr3May3Jun3JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Emerald Isle

May 15, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Peletier (8 mi from Emerald Isle)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was submitted of hail of at least 2 inches in diameter via Facebook. The time was estimated based on radar.

Jul 23, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newport (9 mi from Emerald Isle)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail near Mason Town Road and Highway 70 in Newport.

Jun 19, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cape Carteret (5 mi from Emerald Isle)

Jul 22, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Newport (9 mi from Emerald Isle)

Jun 9, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Salter Path (4 mi from Emerald Isle)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Emerald Isle

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 16, 2024EF0Cape Carteret
5 mi from Emerald Isle		0.3 mi long, 60 yd wide
Nov 1, 2019EF0Truttneys Lndg
10 mi from Emerald Isle		0.4 mi long, 60 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF2Cape Carteret
6 mi from Emerald Isle		13.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 24, 2018EF0Cape Carteret
5 mi from Emerald Isle		0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide
Nov 24, 2018EF2Broad Creek
2 mi from Emerald Isle		2.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 25, 2016EF0Ocean
3 mi from Emerald Isle		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 30, 2012EF1Truttneys Lndg
9 mi from Emerald Isle		0.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 11, 2008EF1Newport
7 mi from Emerald Isle		2.7 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Emerald Isle

48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Emerald Isle since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 29, 202659 mph, measuredEmerald Isle, Peletier, Cape Carteret
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202558 mph, estimatedCape Carteret
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202560 mph, estimatedOcean, Cape Carteret, Holly Spgs
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 5, 202558 mph, estimatedCedar Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202458 mph, estimatedWildwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 8, 202458 mph, estimatedMansfield, Holly Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 12, 202458 mph, estimatedPeletier
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202469 mph, estimatedSalter Path, Bogue
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202358 mph, estimatedHolly Spgs, Newport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202358 mph, estimatedCedar Pt, Broad Creek
2 wind reports		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 Emerald Isle; 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 Emerald Isle.

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