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Chowan County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Looking for storm and wind reports in Chowan County, North Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 17 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 8 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". 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 Chowan County, North Carolina showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Chowan County, North Carolina. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Chowan County hail map

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

17
Events (12 mo)
8
Hail
9
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
Sep 5, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 20, 2026 wind event near Chowan County, Chowan County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 20, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Chowan 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.

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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

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 Rich Square, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, September 4, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Belvidere, or near Ryland, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Valhalla to 7 miles southeast of Windsor. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Monday, July 6, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Corapeake to near Gatesville to near Powellsville. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

“A few trees down just east of Edenton. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Edenton

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hertford, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

“Numerous trees and powerlines down across the northern half of Chowan County NC. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · 1 ENE Ryland

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Harrellsville, or near Gatesville, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

“At 542 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Valhalla, or near Hertford, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Franklin to near Como to near Conway. Movement was southeast at 40 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Sunday, April 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 5, 2026 storm activity in Chowan 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 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Como to near Scotland Neck. Movement was east at 30 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Lewiston Woodville, or 9 miles southeast of Aulander, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Thursday, January 29, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

“WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Chowan County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 5, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 17 severe weather events in Chowan 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 Chowan County recently?

Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Chowan 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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