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Beaufort County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 16, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Beaufort County, North Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 66 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 49 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Beaufort County, North Carolina showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Beaufort County, North Carolina. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Beaufort County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Beaufort County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

66
Events (12 mo)
17
Hail
49
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 10, 2026 wind event near Beaufort County, Beaufort County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 10, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Beaufort County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Beaufort County

Current NEXRAD radar over Beaufort County, North Carolina with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Beaufort County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 3 storm days · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Robersonville, or 13 miles east of Tarboro, moving south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Monday, August 10, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Maribel, or 17 miles east of James City, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 650 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Vanceboro, or 15 miles north of New Bern, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 951 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles south of Tarboro, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Monday, July 27, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Pinetown, or 12 miles northeast of Washington, moving south at 20 mph. Hazard: Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Lowland to near Wilmar. Movement was south at 15 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bruce, or near Greenville, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stokes, or 9 miles north of Greenville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hinson, or 7 miles west of Plymouth, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Williamston, Plymouth, Pungo, Pike Road, Wenona, Hinson, Westover, Roper, Long Acre VFD, Jamesville, and Dardens.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Yeatesville, or 14 miles east of River Road, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Friday, July 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 825 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near River Road to near Askins. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 806 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hinson, or near Plymouth, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Washington, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Washington, River Road, Blounts Creek, Calico, Shelmerdine, Wilmar, Goose Creek State Park, Chocowinity, and Washington Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Williamston, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ponzer, or 20 miles southeast of Plymouth, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ponzer and Leechville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edward, or 16 miles southeast of River Road, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near River Road to near Vanceboro. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Plymouth to near River Road to near Tuscarora. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near River Road, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 351 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong thunderstorm near Pinetown, or 13 miles northeast of River Road, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Pinetown, Pungo, Pike Road, Wenona, Terra Ceia, and Long Acre VFD.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grantsboro, or 13 miles northeast of James City, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Sunday, April 5, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 5, 2026 storm activity in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Columbia to near Edward. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lewiston Woodville to near Jason. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Monday, March 16, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Sound and coastal-adjacent locations in eastern North Carolina. WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of Eastern North Carolina. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lewiston Woodville to 7 miles northeast of Beautancus. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

“Public relayed images of a tree down across Pamlico Beach Road. Time based on radar. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · Pamlico Beach

Sunday, March 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cox Crossroads, or 8 miles south of River Road, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Thursday, January 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Saturday, November 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 610 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Olympia, or 9 miles northeast of James City, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Beaufort County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Beaufort County, NC?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 66 severe weather events in Beaufort County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Beaufort County recently?

Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Beaufort County?

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