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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Atlantic Beach, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Atlantic Beach, NC from December 3, 1967 through November 13, 2018, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Atlantic Beach, NC · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 13, 2018

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Atlantic Beach, NC

2 reports
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0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2000
2:43 PM EST
Hail report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
0.75″ hail
May 17, 1985
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for Atlantic Beach, NC
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 Atlantic Beach, NC

15 reports
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UNK mph
Nov 13, 2018
9:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CENTER REPORTS 2 POWER POLES SNAPPED IN ATLANTIC BEACH. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
60 mph
May 30, 2017
12:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC WX STATION REPORTED A 60 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Atlantic Beach, NC
60 mph
May 30, 2017
12:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHER UNDERGROUND SITE
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
81 mph
Feb 16, 2016
1:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW SITE AT FORT MACON REPORTED A WIND GUST TO 81 MPH AT 843 AM
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
81 mph
Dec 26, 2012
2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather-flow sensor reported 70 knot gust at Fort Macon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 E Atlantic Beach, NC
81 mph
Dec 26, 2012
2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Life Guard stand blown down in Atlantic Beach. Roof blown off small shack.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 W Atlantic Beach, NC
60 mph
Apr 13, 2004
1:25 PM EST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Atlantic Beach Police reported power lines down, windows blown out of a surf shop, and a trailor knocked off the foundation.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
58 mph
Dec 10, 2003
10:45 PM EST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Police report of Dairy Queen sign damage on Highway 58 in Emerald Isle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 W Atlantic Beach, NC
70 mph
Dec 17, 2000
5:15 AM EST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
73 mph
Aug 18, 2000
7:22 PM EST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind measured at Fort Macon Coast Guard Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
63 mph
Nov 2, 1999
12:40 PM EST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind blew a large skiff from the yard into the street.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
81 mph
Sep 15, 1999
4:35 PM EST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust of 80 mph was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
60 mph
Sep 17, 1996
6:15 AM EST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
58 mph
Apr 23, 1983
9:15 PM CST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
60 mph
Apr 18, 1983
3:05 PM CST
Wind report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Atlantic Beach, NC

11 reports
UNK category
Nov 13, 2018
9:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, 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
EF2 category
Nov 26, 2013
10:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore on Bogue banks and produced a 200 yard wide EF2 tornado with winds estimated at 125 mph. The tornado did significant damage at the Ocean Sands condominiums ripping the roof off several units. Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from the local hospital. The tornado then tracked rapidly across Bogue Banks causing EF1 damage with numerous trees snapped with minor to moderate damage to several structures. The tornado then apparently moved back over water on Bogue Sound. Total damage on Bogue Banks was estimated at 2.5 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.09 SW Camp Glenn, NC
F0 category
Jun 14, 2006
11:40 AM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved across Atlantic Beach at Ocean Ridge Court to Morehead City between 23rd and 30th Streets, then dissipated. Damage occurred to a house under construction on Atlantic Beach.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Jun 25, 2005
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved onshore from the Atlantic side of Emerald Isle, and moved west for one mile before dissipating. A trained spotter reported shingles and tree limbs down on Lee Avenue. Tree damage was reported near the Emerald Isle Police Department.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 W Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Jul 17, 2004
4:19 PM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved onshore partially removing a roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Jul 2, 2003
10:10 AM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Atlantic Beach Police reported power lines down and minor damage to a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Sep 15, 1999
6:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown reported by 911 operator.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Oct 26, 1997
6:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Landspout destroyed or damaged 21 trailers in the Croatan Mobile Home Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Sep 23, 1989
9:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Sep 13, 1987
8:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Dec 3, 1967
8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Atlantic Beach, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Atlantic Beach, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,705
Households980
Housing units5,166
Income
Median household income$58,056
$100k+ households34.8%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,776
Attached single-family186
Small multifamily832
Large multifamily1,442
Mobile homes930
Housing mix
Single-family share34.4%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share44.0%
Mobile-home share18%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied634
Renter-occupied346
Vacant units4,186
Home value & age
Median home value$466,400
Owner homes $300k+70.4%
Owner homes $500k+42.0%
Owner homes $750k+24.0%
Median year built1982
Older-home share43.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars937
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 15 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near Atlantic Beach, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 13, 2018.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Atlantic Beach?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Atlantic Beach, NC is 0.75″. It was reported near Atlantic Beach, NC on August 13, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Atlantic Beach — 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 Atlantic Beach address?

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