Hail History

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Hail history for Elizabeth City, NC

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 17, 2009
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles55

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elizabeth City on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 17, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Elizabeth City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20260.5 in
marble		Weeksville
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Elizabeth City		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 Elizabeth City by year

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When hail season peaks near Elizabeth City

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and August (2).

JanFeb1Mar2Apr1May3Jun1Jul2AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Elizabeth City

Jul 17, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elizabeth City (2 mi from Elizabeth City)

Aug 9, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Elizabeth City (5 mi from Elizabeth City)

Mar 31, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Elizabeth City (3 mi from Elizabeth City)

Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Ecg Cst Grd Air Stn (5 mi from Elizabeth City)

Apr 22, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Elizabeth City (2 mi from Elizabeth City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elizabeth City

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 17, 2025EF1Woodsville
6 mi from Elizabeth City		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 17, 2025EF1Elizabeth City Airport
6 mi from Elizabeth City		2.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 8, 2021EF0Taylors Beach
7 mi from Elizabeth City		1.5 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 5, 2017EF0Chantilly
6 mi from Elizabeth City		4.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 5, 2017EF0Gregory
9 mi from Elizabeth City		4.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 25, 2014EF1Nixonton
7 mi from Elizabeth City		6.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 25, 2014EF2Nixonton
6 mi from Elizabeth City		8.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 25, 2014EF2Okisko
7 mi from Elizabeth City		10.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 25, 2014EF0Elizabeth City
3 mi from Elizabeth City		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 25, 2014EF2Chantilly
5 mi from Elizabeth City		8.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 1, 2012EF0Elizabeth City Airport
2 mi from Elizabeth City		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 20, 2010EF0Morgans Corners
6 mi from Elizabeth City		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elizabeth City

55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elizabeth City since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 13, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 4, 202651 mph, estimatedWhitehall Shores, Camden, Elizabeth City
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 23, 202658 mph, estimatedCamden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202558 mph, estimatedTaylors Beach
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202559 mph, measuredEcg Cst Grd Air Stn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202458 mph, estimatedElizabeth City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 9, 202458 mph, estimatedElizabeth City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202358 mph, estimatedWeeksville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202358 mph, estimatedNixonton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202358 mph, estimatedElizabeth City, Camden
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202258 mph, estimatedElizabeth City Airport
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 Elizabeth City; 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 Elizabeth City.

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