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Dare County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Dare County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 10 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Dare County hail map

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

10
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
8
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
August 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 12, 2026 wind event near Avon Pier, Dare County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 12, 2026 wind event (60 mph) near Avon Pier. 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 Dare County

Current NEXRAD radar over Dare County, North Carolina with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Dare 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.
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 60 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.

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Dare 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.

“Dare County 911 Center reports quarter-sized hail roughly 3 miles south of Stumpy Point. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 4 S Stumpy Point

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Dare 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.

“Oregon Inlet Weatherflow gusted to 51 knots. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Oregon Inlet

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Dare 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.

“Dominion Energy reports nearly two dozen outages between Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Avalon Pier

“Large tree down in Colington... time based on radar. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · Colington

Monday, July 6, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Dare 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.

“Video of hail up to quarter size sent in via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Roanoke Island Fest

“Power outages reported by dominion energy. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Manteo

Friday, June 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 12, 2026 storm activity in Dare 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.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

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

“Wind gusts was measured at Avon Fishing Pier as thunderstorms moved through the area. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · Avon Pier

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 Dare County, NC?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 10 severe weather events in Dare 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 Dare County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Dare 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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