Wayne County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Wayne County, North Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 64 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 45 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 19 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". 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.
Wayne County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Wayne County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Wayne 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
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Bailey, or 16 miles northeast of Smithfield, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 E Grantham SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Nahunta SPC verified report
Monday, August 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Fremont to 7 miles east of Pope AAF. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Nahunta SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 5 S Eureka SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 S Pikeville SPC verified report
Thursday, July 23, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1131 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles west of Mount Olive, or 12 miles north of Clinton, moving east at 15 mph. This storm has weak rotation...a warning may need to be issued. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mount Olive, moving northeast 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, Walnut Creek, Pikeville, Seven Springs, Hobbton, Mar-Mac, Brogden, Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park, and Elroy.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elm City to 8 miles south of Smithfield. Movement was east at 45 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...”
“Trees down near Overman Rd and US 13. (RAH)”
- Hail 0.5" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Mar-Mac SPC verified report
Sunday, July 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“tree down on power lines near Bowden Road. (RAH)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NNW Mount Olive SPC verified report
Saturday, July 11, 2026
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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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...”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Goldsboro SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Godwin, or 16 miles northwest of Clinton, 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... Goldsboro, Smithfield, Mount Olive, Dunn, Benson, Godwin, Selma, Erwin, Four Oaks, and Pine Level.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
“At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Bailey to near Smithfield to 8 miles southeast of Godwin. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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...”
“Downed trees on powerlines along Selah Church Road between Brock Road and Paul Hare Road. (RAH)”
- Wind 55 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Grantham SPC verified report
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 548 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Mount Olive to near Bowdens to 7 miles southeast of Clinton. 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...”
“Fallen trees on powerlines were reported in the town of Goldsboro... including west of and east of Seymour Johnson AFB. (RAH)”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Goldsboro SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
2 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.”
“At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Clinton, moving east northeast at 15 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Benson, or 13 miles south of Smithfield, moving east at 20 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... Newton Grove and Grantham.”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“trees down in road way near E NC 55 HWY/KELLY SPRINGS RD. (RAH)”
“Received about 20 reports of trees and power lines down throughout the county... especially the southern and western parts of the county. (RAH)”
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Mount Olive SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Grantham SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Goldsboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Pikeville SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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.”
“At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fremont, or 14 miles west of Farmville, moving northeast 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Corrects the time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SSE Nahunta. tree down on powerlines off Nor-Am Road. (RAH)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Nahunta SPC verified report
Sunday, April 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 214 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Scotland Neck to near Fremont. Movement was northeast 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...”
“At 156 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Mount Olive to near Ruskin. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Walnut Creek, or 9 miles east of Mount Olive, moving northeast 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... Walnut Creek, Seven Springs, and Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park.”
- Wind 55 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Power outage due to downed trees or limbs damaging equipment. (RAH)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Walnut Creek SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 846 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mount Olive, moving northeast at 35 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, November 8, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“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...”
- Hail 0.75" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Wayne County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 64 severe weather events in Wayne 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 Wayne County recently?
Yes — 19 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" 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 Wayne 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.