Hail history for Beaufort County, NC

Beaufort County has 137 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 80 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 24, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 137 since 1973

1″ or larger 80 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 24, 2009

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Beaufort County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Beaufort County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 137 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 15, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 10, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 26, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 3, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 30, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Beaufort County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 15, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The hail fell several miles east of Blounts Creek.

May 15, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The hail fell approximately 2 miles northwest of Washington.

July 24, 2009 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Golfball to Baseball size hail reported in Pantego.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	2	16	71	38	7

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Beaufort County

Has it ever hailed in Beaufort County?

Yes — 137 hail events have been recorded for Beaufort County, NC in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 80 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Beaufort County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Beaufort County, NC is May 15, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Beaufort County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 24, 2009. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More North Carolina hail history

All 100 North Carolina counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.