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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Beaufort, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Beaufort, NC from August 7, 1979 through June 8, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Beaufort, NC · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 8, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Beaufort, NC

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, 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
Jun 20, 2014
9:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, 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
May 6, 2013
9:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Beaufort, NC
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
0.75″ hail
Aug 16, 2000
11:33 PM EST
Hail report for Beaufort, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beaufort, NC
1.00″ hail
May 17, 1998
11:05 AM EST
Hail report for Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Beaufort, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 24, 1985
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, NC

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UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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
Jun 18, 2022
2:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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
68 mph
May 30, 2017
1:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, NC
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
58 mph
Sep 7, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaufort, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2016
1:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAMPOLINE OVERTURNED AND SHINGLES RIPPED OFF A ROOF. NEARBY TRANSFORMER BLEW AND POWER OUT
NWS Wind Report Location: Bettie, NC
65 mph
Feb 16, 2016
1:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BEAUFORT ASOS REPORTED WIND GUST TO 55 KNOTS
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaufort, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2016
1:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Beaufort, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE ONEILS BODY SHOP ON LENOXVILLE ROAD SUSTAINED WIND DAMAGE ... POSSIBLE TORNADO
NWS Wind Report Location: Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, NC

3 reports
EF1 category
Dec 26, 2012
2:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Beaufort, NC
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 Beaufort, NC
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
Aug 26, 1998
12:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Beaufort, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Beaufort, 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

Beaufort, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,613
Households2,404
Housing units3,112
Income
Median household income$48,111
$100k+ households26.4%
$150k+ households9.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,882
Attached single-family176
Small multifamily723
Large multifamily295
Mobile homes36
Housing mix
Single-family share60.5%
Attached-home share5.7%
Multifamily share32.7%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,154
Renter-occupied1,250
Vacant units708
Home value & age
Median home value$319,700
Owner homes $300k+52.0%
Owner homes $500k+31.4%
Owner homes $750k+11.8%
Median year built1983
Older-home share46.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,268
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 37 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Beaufort, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 8, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Beaufort?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Beaufort, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Beaufort, NC on July 27, 1996.

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

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

I am selling a home in Beaufort — 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 Beaufort address?

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