New Hanover County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in New Hanover County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 34 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 53 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 59 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.
New Hanover County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across New Hanover County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in New Hanover County
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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 931 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking two strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Burgaw to near Kelly. Movement was southeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hightsville to 6 miles west of Winnabow to Longwood. Movement was east at 25 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.”
“At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hightsville to 6 miles west of Winnabow to Longwood. Movement was east at 25 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.”
- Hail 0.5" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Fort Fisher to near Ocean Crest Pier. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 45 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...”
“At 303 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Boiling Spring Lakes to Ocean Isle Beach. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 45 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...”
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 346 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Castle Hayne, or 10 miles south of Burgaw, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.5" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 939 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mill Creek to near Ocean Crest Pier. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 939 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mill Creek to near Ocean Crest Pier. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 212 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wilmington. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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...”
“At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mill Creek, or 7 miles northwest of Snows Cut. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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...”
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Several power outages in the area resulting from fallen trees and limbs (ILM)”
- Wind 59 mph Wilmington Intl Arpt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Bayshore SPC verified report
Monday, May 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Wilmington SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 756 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Ivanhoe and Kelly to Bolton. Movement was east at 35 mph. The strong winds should reach the Wilmington Metro Area between 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 756 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Ivanhoe and Kelly to Bolton. Movement was east at 35 mph. The strong winds should reach the Wilmington Metro Area between 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Palm tree down in yard on Bradford Rd in Wilmington (ILM)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Seagate SPC verified report
Sunday, March 8, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Honey Island, or 19 miles north of Shallotte, 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...”
“At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rooks, or 14 miles west of Burgaw, moving east at 40 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...”
- Hail 0.75" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, November 10, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1232 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Ocean Crest Pier, moving northeast at 60 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...”
- Hail 0.25" New Hanover County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in New Hanover County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 53 severe weather events in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County recently?
Yes — 34 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 New Hanover 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.