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Northampton 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 Northampton County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 11 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 5 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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.

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

11
Events (180d)
6
Hail
5
Wind
0
Tornado
0.5"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 17, 2026 wind event near Northampton County, Northampton County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 17, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Northampton County. 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 Northampton County

Current NEXRAD radar over Northampton County, North Carolina with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Northampton 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.
September 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report 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 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

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

NWS severe weather mention · Northampton County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Northampton 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 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Woodland, or near Aulander. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Northampton County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Northampton 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.

“Tree on power lines off of Old Gaston Rd. (AKQ)”

SPC verified report · 1 SW Vultare

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Northampton 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Northampton County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 27, 2026 storm activity in Northampton 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Northampton County

Sunday, April 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 5, 2026 storm activity in Northampton 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Northampton County

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 Northampton County, NC?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 11 severe weather events in Northampton 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 Northampton County recently?

Yes — 6 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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