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Carteret County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Carteret County, North Carolina has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 13 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 5, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Carteret County hail map

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

13
Events (12 mo)
0
Hail
12
Wind
1
Tornado
62
Max wind (mph)
Sep 5, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 24, 2026 tornado event near 4 NNW Atlantic, Carteret County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 24, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 4 NNW Atlantic. 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.

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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.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Carteret 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.

“Tree down in the North Woods area of Morehead City. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Mitchell Village

Monday, August 24, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 24, 2026 storm activity in Carteret 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.

“Top estimated winds: EF0 85 MPH. Path Length: .18 miles... estimated. Path Width: Unknown. Along Highway 12/Cedar Island Road... just east of the Thorofare Bridge... tw (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNW Atlantic

“Tree down on railroad track in Morehead City. Time estimated from radar. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Mitchell Village

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 29, 2026 storm activity in Carteret 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.

“Emerald Isle CG - XEME WeatherFlow Station reported a 50kt wind gust. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSW Cedar Point

“Measured 54 kt gust (62 mph) at Weatherflow station. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · Fort Macon

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 12, 2026 storm activity in Carteret 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.

“The weather station at Piney Island KNBT reported a wind gust of 60 mph as thunderstorms moved through the area. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 8 W Cedar Island

“Delayed report. Tree and power line damage reported. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · Stacy

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 Carteret County, NC?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 5, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 13 severe weather events in Carteret 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 Carteret County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Carteret County.

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

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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