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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28516

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28516 from August 7, 1979 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28516 · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28516

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN BEAUFORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Beaufort, NC
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
9:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Michael J Smith Airport, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
9:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail and strong winds along Highway 101.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Core Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2013
9:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported one inch hail north of Beaufort.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 NNW Beaufort, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2011
2:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail in Otway.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Otway, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
8:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Otway, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2008
4:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 N Harkers Is, NC
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2005
5:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South River, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2000
11:33 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beaufort, NC
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2000
2:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South River, NC
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2000
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South River, NC
1.00″ hail
May 17, 1998
11:05 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Beaufort, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 1996
11:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beaufort, NC
0.75″ hail
May 13, 1989
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 24, 1985
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 28516

47 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative reported several spans of wire down on Blueberry Kennel Road due to strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Straits, NC
59 mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 51 kt Wind Gust measured on a WeatherFlow Station near the mouth of the Neuse River as thunderstorms moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Oriental, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down across roadway along NC 101 near Eastmans Creek. Tree also down in vicinity. Report relayed via Facebook... time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W North River, NC
58 mph
Mar 19, 2025
6:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust measured at the Kevin Court Weather Flow station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Michael J Smith A, NC
63 mph
Jun 24, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KMRH REPORTED A GUST OF 55 KNOTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Michael J Smith Airport, NC
59 mph
Apr 13, 2024
12:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KMRH reported a gust of 51 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: Michael J Smith Airport, NC
69 mph
Jan 10, 2024
1:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KMRH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Michael J Smith Airport, NC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2023
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs down at a residence in Beaufort. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Michael J Smith A, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CENTER REPORTS TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF STEWART DR AND HARKERS ISLAND RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Straits, NC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES IN THE CITY OF BEAUFORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Beaufort, NC
60 mph
Jun 18, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE MEASURED 60 MPH GUST 5 MILES NORTH OF BEAUFORT ALONG HIGHWAY 101.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW North River, NC
62 mph
Mar 12, 2022
4:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 62 MPH GUST MEASURED AT KMRH ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Michael J Smith Airport, NC
60 mph
Apr 15, 2019
8:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BEAUFORT SMITH FIELD ASOS (MRH) REPORTS WIND GUST OF 60 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Michael J Smith Airport, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Otway, NC
68 mph
May 30, 2017
1:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW SITE AT NORTH RIVER REPORTED A 59 KNOT...68 MPH...WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE North River Corner, NC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28516

9 reports
UNK category
Sep 19, 2020
1:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND A BRIEF EF1 TORNADO IMPACTED MERRIMON. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS WERE 90-100 MPH... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 0.15 MILES AND MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 25 YARDS. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES WERE OBSERVED WITH THIS TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Merrimon, NC
UNK category
Sep 14, 2018
5:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO NEAR OTWAY AND RURAL EASTERN CARTERET COUNTY. MAXIMUM EST. WINDS WERE 100 MPH... WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 200 YARDS. THE TORNADO LIKELY TOUCHED DOWN AND LIFTED SEVERAL TIMES BETWEEN OTWAY AND WESTERN PORTIONS OF OPEN GROUNDS FARM. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Otway, NC
UNK category
Sep 14, 2018
3:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO DAMAGED FARM OUTBUILDINGS AND SEVERAL LARGE SILOS AT OPEN GROUND FARMS. MAXIMUM EST. WINDS WERE 100 TO 110 MPH... WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 150 YARDS. THE TORNADO LIKELY TOUCHED DOWN AND LIFTED SEVERAL TIMES AS IT CROSSED THE FARM. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Open Grounds, NC
UNK category
Sep 3, 2016
1:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED EF1 TORNADO NEAR STRAITS. SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED OFF OR BLOWN DOWN. OUTBUILDINGS DAMAGED OR DESTOYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Straits, NC
EF1 category
Dec 26, 2012
2:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service storm survey found and EF1 tornado with winds estimated at 90 mph touched down north of Beaufort. The tornado was estimated to be about 100 yards wide and was on the ground for about three quarters of a mile. The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Tuttles Grove road and Madison Bay Drive then produce intermittent damage as it lifted rapidly northeast and lifted near Highway 101. Several trees were blow down and a couple homes had window and minor roof damage. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 SSE Core Creek, NC
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
7:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported a brief tornado touchdown just north of Beaufort. Rated as an EF0 with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.14 N Beaufort, NC
F1 category
Jul 17, 2004
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved across Otway damaging several homes with many trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Otway, NC
F1 category
Aug 26, 1998
12:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Beaufort, NC
F0 category
Jun 2, 1998
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28516
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S South River, NC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 28516 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,143
Households5,485
Housing units7,183
Income
Median household income$63,257
$100k+ households36.6%
$150k+ households12.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,920
Attached single-family183
Small multifamily751
Large multifamily363
Mobile homes966
Housing mix
Single-family share68.5%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share15.5%
Mobile-home share13.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,681
Renter-occupied1,804
Vacant units1,698
Home value & age
Median home value$292,300
Owner homes $300k+48.5%
Owner homes $500k+24.6%
Owner homes $750k+10.1%
Median year built1988
Older-home share37.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,306
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28516 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 47 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28516, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28516?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28516 is 1.75″. It was reported near South River, NC on May 25, 2000.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28516 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 28516 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28516 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 28516 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28516 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 28516 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28516 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 28516, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28516, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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