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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Morehead City, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Morehead City, NC from September 30, 1972 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Morehead City, NC · 1972–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Morehead City, NC

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Morehead City, 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
1.25″ hail
Jun 9, 2007
3:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported in Morehead City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 E Camp Glenn, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2007
2:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Morehead City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 E Camp Glenn, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2007
2:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle size hail was reported in Camp Glenn.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 E Camp Glenn, NC
0.75″ hail
May 29, 1996
10:13 PM EST
Hail report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morehead City, NC
1.75″ hail
Sep 15, 1984
6:30 PM CST
Hail report for Morehead City, NC
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
Aug 26, 1978
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Morehead City, 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 Morehead City, NC

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58 mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, 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 Morehead City, 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 Morehead City, 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
62 mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, 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
Jun 10, 2025
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report came in from Big Rock Landing that multiple temporary structures were damaged when line of storms came through. A few smaller pop up tents and a larger awning structure were blown over. No damage to permanent structures. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Morehead City, NC
66 mph
Jun 24, 2024
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: XMAC Fort Macon WeatherFlow Station gusted to 57 kt.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
58 mph
Apr 13, 2024
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fort Macon Wxflow reported gust of 50 kts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oceana Pier, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2023
12:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree and powerline. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mitchell Village, NC
66 mph
Mar 12, 2022
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 E OCEANA PIER. WXFLOW MESONET STATION RECORDED 66 MPH WIND GUST WITHIN THUNDERSTORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oceana Pier, NC
58 mph
Jan 3, 2022
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WXFLOW SITE AT FORT MACON REPORTED A 50 KNOT (58 MPH) THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER COMPANY REPORTED TREE LIMBS DOWN ON POWERLINES IN THE CRAB POINT COMMUNITY OF MOREHEAD CITY... NC. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Crab Point, NC
UNK mph
Apr 26, 2020
7:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMB DOWN IN YARD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Morehead City, NC
UNK mph
Nov 24, 2018
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO SIGNS IN THE CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Morehead City, NC
58 mph
Nov 13, 2018
9:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION MOREHEAD CITY YACHT BASIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Morehead City, NC
82 mph
May 30, 2017
12:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW SITE AT FORT MACON OBSERVED A 71 KNOT...82 MPH...WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Fort Macon, 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 Morehead City, NC

14 reports
UNK category
Nov 24, 2018
7:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Morehead City, 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 13, 2018
9:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Morehead City, 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
EF1 category
Nov 26, 2013
10:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore off Bogue Sound and produced a 200 yard wide EF1 tornado that tracked rapidly northeast across parts of Morehead City. The tornado first impacted the Carteret Community College with moderate structural damage to several buildings and numerous trees damaged. The tornado then lifted northeast producing minor damage to the Carteret General Hospital with several vehicles in the parking lot damaged. The tornado continued to track rapidly northeast across residential areas snapping or uprooting numerous trees, many that fell on homes producing minor to moderate damage. The tornado caused damage at Crab Point north of Morehead City before apparently moving over the Newport River and dissipating. There were no injuries reported from this tornado and damage was estimated at 4 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .43 WNW Camp Glenn, NC
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
7:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved onshore across Morehead City Country Club and tracked southeast for less than one half mile before dissipating. Several trees were blown down, an outbuilding also had its roof blown off. The tornado was rated as an EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.3 WSW Crab Pt Vlg, NC
F0 category
Aug 31, 2006
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado damaged roof in downtown Morehead City.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Morehead City, NC
F0 category
Apr 13, 2004
1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Morehead City Police reported a sign blown down and minor damage to a house from a brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Morehead City, NC
F0 category
Aug 6, 2003
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Police reported brief tornado touchdown across highway 70. Waterspout moved onshore then across highway 70 with trees down and damage to two structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Morehead City, NC
F1 category
Apr 17, 2001
3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced a tornado which touched down on the north side of Morehead City. The tornado touched down near the intersection of 20th St. and Champion Dr. The tornado uprooted numerous trees, caused minor roof damage, and tossed a 1 ton boat up against a house. Wind speeds in the tornado were estimated to be between 75 to 80 mph. Straight-line winds of 70 mph in and around the storm also caused numerous incidents of minor wind damage across Morehead City and Beaufort.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Morehead City, NC
F0 category
Apr 15, 2000
12:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved across the west side of Morehead CIty damaging traffic lights and a railroad crossing.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Morehead City, NC
F1 category
Sep 15, 1999
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado reported along the Newport River near Harlowe.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Harlowe, NC
F0 category
Nov 10, 1987
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Morehead City, 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
Jun 9, 1977
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Morehead City, 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
May 26, 1974
11:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Morehead City, NC
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Sep 30, 1972
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Morehead City, 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

Morehead City, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,696
Households5,017
Housing units6,254
Income
Median household income$53,718
$100k+ households30.2%
$150k+ households10.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,138
Attached single-family529
Small multifamily1,235
Large multifamily1,062
Mobile homes285
Housing mix
Single-family share50.2%
Attached-home share8.5%
Multifamily share36.7%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,375
Renter-occupied2,642
Vacant units1,237
Home value & age
Median home value$330,900
Owner homes $300k+56.6%
Owner homes $500k+20.8%
Owner homes $750k+9.2%
Median year built1984
Older-home share44.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,496
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 36 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near Morehead City, NC, 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 Morehead City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Morehead City, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Morehead City, NC on September 15, 1984.

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

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

I am selling a home in Morehead City — 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 Morehead City address?

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