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.
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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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
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
Wind58 mph2 E Oceana PierSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 NE Mitchell VillageSPC verified report
Monday, August 24, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
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
TornadoTornado4 NNW AtlanticSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 ENE Mitchell VillageSPC verified report
WindUnknown2 NW AtlanticSPC verified report
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
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
Wind58 mph2 SSW Cedar PointSPC verified report
Wind62 mphFort MaconSPC verified report
Wind59 mph1 N Emerald IsleSPC verified report
WindUnknown1 ESE Cape CarteretSPC verified report
WindUnknownStraitsSPC verified report
WindUnknownPeletierSPC verified report
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
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
Wind60 mph8 W Cedar IslandSPC verified report
WindUnknownStacySPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
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.
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