Gates County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Gates County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 14 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 6 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. 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 Gates 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, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 805 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Halifax to near Conway to Boykins. Movement was 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Gates County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1031 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Green Plain, or 9 miles northwest of Boykins, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Hail 0.25" Gates County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Gates County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Roduco, or near Gatesville, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Gatesville and Roduco around 245 PM EDT. Sunbury around 300 PM EDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Gates County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Hobbsville SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Franklin, moving east at 40 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Franklin and Suffolk around 305 PM EDT. Whaleyville around 320 PM EDT.”
“A large tree fell across Middle Swamp Rd near the intersection of Black Mingle Rd. (AKQ)”
- Wind 50 mph Gates County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Easons Crossroads SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Barley to near Halifax to near Roxobel. Movement was northeast at 35 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Gates County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Gates 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" Gates 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" Gates County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Gates County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Gates County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Gates County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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