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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Carteret County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Carteret County, NC from May 17, 1963 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28570 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
87
Wind Reports
251
Tornado Reports
85
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Carteret County, NC · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Carteret County

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0.75″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Point, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
10:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Stella, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Peletier, NC
2.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Peletier. Delayed report. Picture of hail of at least 2 inches in diameter submitted via Facebook. Time estimated based on radar. Corrected for size. A follow up picture was submitted with the hail stone next to a ruler.
NWS Hail Report Location: Peletier, NC
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
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 Carteret County, NC
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
May 9, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Crab Point Village, NC
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Crab Point Villag, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL MEASURED IN MORADA BAY COMMUNITY JUST SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Broad Creek, NC
1.50″ hail
May 4, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL. COVERED YARD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Lupton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN CEDAR ISLAND
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Island, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2015
10:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail near Mason Town Road and Highway 70 in Newport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Newport, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2014
9:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
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
Jun 5, 2014
5:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter sized hail along Highway 24 in Cape Carteret.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SW Cedar Pt, NC
0.88″ hail
Mar 22, 2014
8:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emerald Isle Police Department reported dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ESE Cape Carteret, 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 Carteret County

30 reports
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58 mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oceana Pier, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Mitchell Village, NC
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on railroad track in Morehead City. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Mitchell Village, NC
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 to 12 inch diameter tree snapped near the base and blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Atlantic, NC
62 mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 54 kt gust (62 mph) at Weatherflow station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative reported a tree fell on a power pole_ tearing the transformer off the pole along Broad Creek Loop Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Broad Creek, NC
59 mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Bogue Field (NJM) reported a wind gust of 51kt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Emerald Isle, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports multiple trees down behind/in between houses on Live Oak Dr. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Cape Carteret, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
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
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carteret Craven Electric reports over 800 outages in western Carteret County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Peletier, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree and power line damage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stacy, NC
60 mph
Mar 12, 2026
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gust report from 8 W Cedar Island to update to the correct time. The weather station at Piney Island KNBT reported a wind gust of 60 mph as thunderstorms moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Cedar Island, NC
59 mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
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
60 mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The weather station at Piney Island KNBT reported a wind gust of 60 mph as thunderstorms moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W Cedar Island, NC
59 mph
Jul 2, 2025
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 51 knot wind gust measured at the White Plains WxFlow station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Atlantic, 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 Carteret County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 24, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Top estimated winds: EF0 85 MPH. Path Length: .18 miles_ estimated. Path Width: Unknown. Along Highway 12/Cedar Island Road_ just east of the Thorofare Bridge_ two cedar trees were snapped up from th
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 Nnw Atlantic, NC
UNK category
Sep 16, 2024
11:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF0 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 60 MPH... and a path length of .35 miles and width of 60 yards. See public information statement for full details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Cape Carteret, NC
UNK category
Jan 10, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF1 tornado in Harkers Island with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph... path length of 0.25 miles... and path width of 75 yards. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Harkers Island, NC
UNK category
Jan 10, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF0 tornado in Harkers Island with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph... path length of 0.14 miles... and path width of 60 yards. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Harkers Island, NC
UNK category
Sep 19, 2020
1:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
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
Nov 4, 2019
5:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 WNW PELETIER... AT 1:15AM EDT... A BRIEF TORNADO OCCURRED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 3 OAKS LN AND W FIRETOWER RD. THE TORNADO FORMED NEAR THE WHITE OAK RIVER... AND TRACKED IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION... CROSSING 3 OAKS LN... WHERE THE MAJORITY OF DAMAGE WAS CONCENTRATED. THERE WAS A STRONG VINYL HORSE FENCE THAT WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED... WITH A 60 YARD PORTION OF IT BROKEN AND BLOWN DOWN NEARLY TO THE GROUND. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS CONFINED TO TREE LIMBS THAT WERE SNAPPED OFF OF BOTH HARDWOOD TREES AND SOFTWOOD PINE TREES. THE LARGEST TREE LIMB WAS ABOUT 1 FOOT IN DIAMETER... WITH MANY SMALLER 3 TO 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE LIMBS SNAPPED. THE MAJORITY OF THE BRANCHES WERE BLOWN TO THE NORTHEAST... CONSISTENT WITH THE FAST NORTHEASTERLY STORM MOTION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Peletier, NC
UNK category
Sep 5, 2019
1:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM BOGUE INLET PIER. TORNADO REPORTED IN EMERALD ISLE NEAR THE BOARD WALK.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bogue Inlet Pier, NC
UNK category
Nov 24, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF0 TORNADO ALONG MILL CREEK ROAD. MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WINDS WERE 65 MPH. THE DURATION WAS 1 MINUTE... WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 40 YARDS AND A PATH LENGTH OF 0.50 MILES. THE DAMAGE PATH STARTED JUST EAST OF WJ JONES LANE ALONG MILL CREEK ROAD AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST TOWARD THE INTERSECTION OF MILL CREEK ROAD AND DOWTY ROAD. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF BLOWN CRAB POTS AND MINOR LIMB DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Crab Point Villag, NC
UNK category
Nov 24, 2018
7:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS WATER SPOUT REPORT FROM 3 ENE BROAD CREEK. THIS WAS THE ENDING OF THE SAME TORNADO THAT STARTED IN EMERALD ISLE AND PRODUCED AN EF2 TORNADO NEAR OCEAN DRIVE AND 8TH STREET. THE SAME TORNADO CROSSED BOGUE SOUND AS A WATERSPOUT... THEN MOVED BACK OVER LAND NEAR ADAMS LANE AND BROAD CREEK LOOP ROAD... PRODUCING VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO SIDING AND OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT. AT THE END OF THIS SAME TORNADO WIND SPEEDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND 80 MPH OR AN EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Broad Creek, NC
UNK category
Nov 24, 2018
7:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 W INDIAN BEACH. EF2 TORNADO CONFIRMED BY NWS STORM SURVEY. ESTIMATED MAX WIND SPEED OF 120 MPH... WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 75 YARDS AND A PATH LENGTH OF 2.8 MILES WITH A TOTAL DURATION OF 6 MINUTES. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR OCEAN DRIVE AND 8TH STREET IN EMERALD ISLE. 2 HOUSES HAD MAJOR ROOF DAMAGE... WITH A THIRD SUFFERING A COMPLETE LOSS OF THE ROOF. THE TORNADO CROSSED HIGHWAY 58 AND WENT INTO BOGUE SOUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Indian Beach, NC
UNK category
Nov 24, 2018
7:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR LIVE OAK DRIVE. THE MAXIMUM ESTIMATED WIND SPEED WAS 80 MPH... WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 70 YARDS AND A PATH LENGTH OF 0.35 MILES.. THE TOTAL DURATION WAS 1 MINUTE. DAMAGE TO SIDING... AN UPROOTED TREE AND SOME SHINGLE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ALONG THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Cape Carteret, NC
UNK category
Nov 13, 2018
9:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND TREE AND STREET SIGN DAMAGE AROUND 4TH AND 5TH STREETS ALONG THE MOREHEAD CITY WATERFRONT. THIS DAMAGE IS LIKELY FROM THE TORNADO THAT ALSO IMPACTED EASTERN PORTIONS OF ATLANTIC BEACH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Morehead City, NC
UNK category
Nov 13, 2018
9:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS SHEDS DESTROYED... POWER POLES SNAPPED... AND OTHER STRUCTURES DAMAGED ALONG FT MACON RD IN THE AREA OF FREEMAN LN TO SANDS VILLA DR. DAMAGE IS CONGRUENT WITH WEAK EF 1 TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Oceana Pier, NC
UNK category
Sep 29, 2018
2:34 AM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY HAS CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO NEAR STELLA AND WHITE OAK TOWNSHIP. MAXIMUM WINDS EST. AT 105 MPH... WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 300 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH OF 4.5 MILES. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Kuhns, NC
UNK category
Sep 14, 2018
5:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Carteret County, NC
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
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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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Morehead City, NC 57
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Broad Creek, NC 11
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Bogue, NC 8
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Carteret County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population68,652
Households31,198
Housing units51,615
Income
Median household income$70,235
$100k+ households38.5%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached31,390
Attached single-family2,102
Small multifamily4,220
Large multifamily5,168
Mobile homes8,678
Housing mix
Single-family share60.8%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share18.2%
Mobile-home share16.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied22,932
Renter-occupied8,266
Vacant units20,417
Home value & age
Median home value$304,200
Owner homes $300k+50.7%
Owner homes $500k+22.2%
Owner homes $750k+9.0%
Median year built1989
Older-home share30.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars30,092
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Carteret County

28570 81
Newport, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28516 71
Beaufort, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28584 68
Peletier, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28555 57
Maysville, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28557 45
Morehead City, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28512 40
Atlantic Beach, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28520 28
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28582 24
NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28531 20
Harkers Island, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28594 19
Emerald Isle, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28511 11
Atlantic, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28575 7
Indian Beach, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28581 6
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28524 5
Davis, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28528 4
Gloucester, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28577 4
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28579 3
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28553 2
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Frequently asked questions

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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Carteret County have on record?

Our records show 87 hail, 251 wind, and 85 tornado reports in Carteret County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Carteret County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Carteret County is 2.00″. It was reported near Peletier, NC on May 15, 2024.

A storm report showed up near my home in Carteret County — 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 Carteret County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Carteret County — 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 Carteret County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Carteret County — 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 Carteret County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Carteret County — 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 across Carteret County, NC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Carteret County, 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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