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Johnston County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Johnston County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 33 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 112 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 79 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 18, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Johnston County hail map

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

112
Events (12 mo)
33
Hail
79
Wind
0
Tornado
2"
Max hail
55
Max wind (mph)
Sep 18, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 5, 2026 hail event near 4 S Flowers, Johnston County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 5, 2026 hail event (2") near 4 S Flowers. 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.

Friday, September 18, 2026

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

“At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wake Forest, or 8 miles northeast of Raleigh, moving south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“Powerline down near Hartley Dr and Flowers St. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Smithfield

Saturday, September 5, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Benson, or 10 miles west of Smithfield, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include... Benson, Four Oaks and Coats Crossroads.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“Tree down along the 3000 block of Shoeheel Rd. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Micro

Friday, September 4, 2026

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

“At 1029 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Smithfield, moving south at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 815 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Goldsboro, moving southwest at 25 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 720 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fremont, or 7 miles north of Goldsboro, moving southwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Monday, August 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 533 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dunn to 10 miles east of Godwin to 15 miles east of Fayetteville. 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Friday, August 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 706 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Butner to near Durham to 9 miles southeast of Pittsboro to 10 miles west of Lillington. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Thursday, August 20, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 20, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Zebulon to 6 miles northeast of Angier. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 150 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fuquay-Varina, or 9 miles north of Lillington, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fuquay-Varina, Angier, Coats Crossroads, Duncan, and Raven Rock State Park.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Rougemont to 6 miles southwest of Butner to 7 miles west of Cary. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Clayton, or 7 miles north of Smithfield, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Goldsboro, Smithfield, Wilson, Garner, Clayton, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Knightdale, and Micro.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (RAH)”

SPC verified report · Princeton

“At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Fremont, or 16 miles northeast of Smithfield, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down at Allens Crossroads Rd. and Sandy Rd. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Benson

Monday, August 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Smithfield to 9 miles northeast of Pope AFB. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 808 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fremont to 11 miles west of Goldsboro. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“10 downed trees at Ashley Wds Ct and E Neuse River Pkwy with one on a house. No injuries reported. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Flowers

Thursday, July 23, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1024 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Godwin, or 14 miles southeast of Lillington, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Dunn, Benson, Walnut Creek, Godwin, Four Oaks, Newton Grove, Wade, and Falcon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 928 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Angier, or 15 miles northeast of Lillington, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Smithfield, Wilson, Garner, Clayton, Elm City, Fremont, Bailey, Micro, Selma, and Four Oaks.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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 1052 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Mount Olive, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Goldsboro, Smithfield, Mount Olive, Wilson, Dunn, Benson, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Micro, and Selma.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 807 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles northeast of Sanford, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Cary, Sanford, Carthage, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Angier, Goldston, Apex, and Holly Springs.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 811 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 8 miles east of Benson, or 12 miles south of Smithfield, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles east of Angier to 9 miles northwest of Bruce. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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 1058 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Zebulon to 6 miles north of Benson. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Smithfield, Wilson, Clayton, Benson, Bailey, Micro, Selma, Erwin, Coats, and Four Oaks.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 1016 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Louisburg to 7 miles west of Sanford. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, July 12, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Garner to Fuquay-Varina to 13 miles northeast of Sanford. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dunn to near Fort Bragg to 12 miles north of Rockingham. Movement was southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Saturday, July 11, 2026

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

“At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Bailey, or 15 miles northeast of Smithfield, moving east at 45 mph. Other strong thunderstorms were located near Goldsboro, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“Trees were reported down along Barber Mill Rd in Clayton. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSW Clayton

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Barley to 8 miles northeast of Bunn to near Mccoll. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Scotland Neck to 8 miles southwest of Tarboro to near Fremont. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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.

“Half dollar size hail measured near Hemlock Green Lane. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 3 ESE Clayton

“At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fuquay-Varina, or 8 miles south of Cary, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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 828 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Wake Forest, or 8 miles east of Raleigh, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fort Bragg to 10 miles northwest of Clinton. Movement was southeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Monday, July 6, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Elm City, or 12 miles south of Rocky Mount, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bunn to Zebulon to near Clayton to 6 miles southeast of Benson to 12 miles southeast of Dunn. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near RDU International to near Cary to 6 miles west of Fuquay-Varina. Movement was east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, June 28, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pine Level and Micro, or 10 miles east of Smithfield, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Goldsboro, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Kenly, Princeton, Pikeville, Eureka, Mar-Mac, Nahunta, and Elroy.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 700 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clayton, or 10 miles northwest of Smithfield, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Smithfield, Garner, Clayton, Micro, Selma, Four Oaks, Pine Level, Kenly, Princeton, and Flowers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong winds along a line extending from near Cary to Fuquay-Varina. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Lake Benson, and Lake Wheeler.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from near Micro to 11 miles west of Goldsboro, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Friday, June 26, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 26, 2026 storm activity in Johnston 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 a cluster of strong thunderstorms between Smithfield and Sharpsburg, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Tarboro, Wilson, Elm City, Fremont, Dortches, Bailey, Micro, and Princeville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms extending from Smithfield to near Dunn. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Smithfield, Benson, Micro, Selma, Four Oaks, Pine Level, Princeton, Nahunta, and Grantham.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 834 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorm outflow winds along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Clarksville to near Henderson to near Franklinton to near Raleigh. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs, small or weakened trees, and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 911 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain and gusty wind to 45 mph over the northern Piedmont. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Graham, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Louisburg, and Wake Forest.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 738 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Benson to near Hope Mills. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Smithfield, Clinton, Wilson, Dunn, Benson, Fremont, Godwin, and Hope Mills.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 800 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Dortches to near Bunn to 6 miles north of Clayton to near Garner. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Smithfield, Clinton, and Goldsboro. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms developing along two outflow boundaries extending from 6 miles northwest of Clinton to 11 miles east of Ammon to 7 miles north of Lagoon. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1127 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Halifax to 12 miles south of Roanoke Rapids to near Dortches to near Nashville to near Bunn to near Wake Forest. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cary to 10 miles southwest of RDU International to 9 miles east of Pittsboro. Movement was east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Sunday, April 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of Nashville to near Zebulon to near Clayton. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Monday, March 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cary to 12 miles northwest of Fuquay-Varina to near Sanford. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Warrenton to near Louisburg to near Zebulon. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Pictures from broadcast media partners show large broken tree limbs and a blown over trailer at at residences around Thompson Road and Faith Church Road. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSE Four Oaks

Saturday, November 22, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 359 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Fremont, or 12 miles east of Smithfield, moving east at 40 mph. This is part of a line of showers and storms stretching westward toward Smithfield. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

“At 330 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clayton, or 7 miles west of Smithfield, moving east at 50 mph. This is part of a line of showers and storms extending from near Fuquay Varina eastward to near Micro. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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

“WRAL relayed a report and photos of quarter-sized hail on Zacks Mill Rd. An approximately 3 inch... aluminum flag pole was snapped at the same location. (RAH)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW Coats Crossroads

“At 1151 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Smithfield, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnston County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 18, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 112 severe weather events in Johnston 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 Johnston County recently?

Yes — 33 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 Johnston County?

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