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Hail history for New Bern, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Bern on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 12, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
New Bern ranks #842 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near New Bern
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Olympia, Coastal Carolina 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from New Bern |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Thurman 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from New Bern |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near New Bern by year
When hail season peaks near New Bern
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near New Bern
Jun 12, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Bern (1 mi from New Bern)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to baseball size caused damage to many cars.Apr 3, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bridgeton (2 mi from New Bern)
Aug 10, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Granthams (3 mi from New Bern)
Jul 8, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Olympia (6 mi from New Bern)
May 2, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Askin (8 mi from New Bern)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Bern
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | EF1 | Lees Lndg 5 mi from New Bern |
| Jan 10, 2024 | EF1 | Askin 6 mi from New Bern |
| May 16, 2022 | EF1 | Hymans 9 mi from New Bern |
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | James City 0 mi from New Bern |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Kennel Beach 10 mi from New Bern |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Bern
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Bern since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jan 9, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Tuscarora 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Tuscarora 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Olympia 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Olympia 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Coastal Carolina R 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Coastal Carolina R, James City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Bridgeton 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Riverdale, Simmons Not Apt 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Granthams, Thurman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Granthams, Hymans, Trent Woods 5 wind reports |
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 New Bern; 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 New Bern.
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