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Washington County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Washington County, North Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 24 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 22 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 2 hail reports with hail up to 0.25". 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 Washington County, North Carolina showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Washington County, North Carolina. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Washington County hail map

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

24
Events (12 mo)
2
Hail
22
Wind
0
Tornado
0.25"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 5, 2026 wind event near Washington County, Washington County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 5, 2026 wind event (55 mph) near Washington 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 Washington County

Current NEXRAD radar over Washington County, North Carolina with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Washington 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 · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.25", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 2 NWS warnings — wind to 50 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, July 27, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Dominion Energy reports many outages around the Creswell area. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · Creswell

“Dominion Energy reports multiple outages in the Plymouth area. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 2 ENE Plymouth

Sunday, July 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 19, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hinson, or 7 miles west of Plymouth, 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... Williamston, Plymouth, Pungo, Pike Road, Wenona, Hinson, Westover, Roper, Long Acre VFD, Jamesville, and Dardens.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 806 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hinson, or near Plymouth, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Sunday, June 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 28, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from near Plymouth to 6 miles north of Killkenny. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hinson, or near Plymouth, moving 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... Plymouth, Ponzer, Pungo, Pike Road, Leechville, Wenona, Hinson, Phelps Lake, Pungo Lake, Roper, Long Acre VFD, Creswell, and Dardens.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pleasant Grove, or 8 miles northeast of Plymouth, moving 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... Plymouth, Woodley, Pleasant Grove, Westover, Scuppernong, Mackeys, and Roper.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Plymouth to near River Road to near Tuscarora. 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 · Washington County

“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near River Road, moving 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 · Washington County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Woodley, or 19 miles east of Plymouth, 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... Alligator, Gum Neck, Columbia, Woodley, Newfoundland, Scuppernong, Frying Pan Landing, and Creswell.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

“At 351 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported a strong thunderstorm near Pinetown, or 13 miles northeast of River Road, 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... Pinetown, Pungo, Pike Road, Wenona, Terra Ceia, and Long Acre VFD.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Delayed report. Washington County reported a tree down near the intersection of HWY 32 and HWY 99. (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 5 ENE Hinson

Sunday, April 5, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, April 5, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Columbia to near Edward. Movement was east at 40 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 · Washington County

“At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lewiston Woodville to near Jason. 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 · Washington County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, March 12, 2026 storm activity in Washington 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 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lewiston Woodville to 7 miles northeast of Beautancus. 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 · Washington County

“Between 250-1000 Dominion Energy Customers without power near Roper... NC. Power outage is due to damage from the storms as they moved through the area. Time estimated (MHX)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSW Pleasant Grove

Thursday, January 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.”

NWS severe weather mention · Washington 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 Washington County, NC?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 24 severe weather events in Washington 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 Washington County recently?

Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.25" 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 Washington County?

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