Chowan County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 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 in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Chowan County
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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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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.
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“A few trees down just east of Edenton. (AKQ)”
- Wind 50 mph Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Edenton SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“Numerous trees and powerlines down across the northern half of Chowan County NC. (AKQ)”
- Hail 0.5" Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Ryland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Mavaton SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Hail 0.25" Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Chowan County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Chowan County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 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.
Has there been hail in Chowan County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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