Hail History

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Hail history for Masonboro, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20240.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2011
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles72

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Masonboro on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Masonboro

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Masonboro in the last two years.

Hail days near Masonboro by year

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When hail season peaks near Masonboro

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (5).

1JanFeb1Mar2Apr5May9Jun3Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Masonboro

Jun 8, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wilmington (6 mi from Masonboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny to golfball size hail was reported in the Ogden area.

May 11, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sea Breeze (8 mi from Masonboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along Red Lighthouse Lane.

Jun 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harbor Is (4 mi from Masonboro)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of golf balls was reported at Wings.

Mar 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Wilmington (6 mi from Masonboro)

Jun 23, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Murraysville (8 mi from Masonboro)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Masonboro

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 6, 2025EF0Wilmington Airport
6 mi from Masonboro		1.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 30, 2023EF1Easy Hill
7 mi from Masonboro		0.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 30, 2023EF1Sea Breeze
7 mi from Masonboro		1.5 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 17, 2020EF0East Wilmington
4 mi from Masonboro		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF1Woodburn
10 mi from Masonboro		2.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 3, 2020EF1Easy Hill
8 mi from Masonboro		1.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF0East Wilmington
4 mi from Masonboro		2.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF0Myrtle Grove
6 mi from Masonboro		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF0Wilmington Airport
7 mi from Masonboro		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 5, 2019EF1Kirkland
9 mi from Masonboro		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 20, 2018EF0Masonboro
2 mi from Masonboro		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 16, 2018EF1East Wilmington
4 mi from Masonboro		2.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Masonboro

72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Masonboro since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 23, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedOgden, Bayshore
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 28, 202659 mph, measuredWrightsboro, Baymeade, Murraysville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 11, 202658 mph, estimatedWilmington
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 202658 mph, estimatedSeagate
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202561 mph, measuredWrightsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202558 mph, estimatedWilmington, Baymeade
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 27, 202458 mph, estimatedSeagate
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202459 mph, measuredJohnny Mercer Pier
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202458 mph, estimatedKirkland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202458 mph, estimatedMyrtle Grove
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 Masonboro; 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 Masonboro.

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