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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Swansboro, NC from August 1, 1961 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Swansboro, NC · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Swansboro, NC

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture relayed via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swansboro, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
9:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Swansboro, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2014
8:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported golf ball sized hail in Swansboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Swansboro, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2014
8:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported penny sized hail near Hammocks Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 ESE Shell Rock Lndg, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 22, 2014
7:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CoCoRaHS observer reported dime to penny sized hail south-southeast of Hubert.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.79 SE Starling, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
6:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail reported in Bear Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Hubert, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2008
1:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Swansboro, NC
1.50″ hail
Apr 21, 2008
1:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Swansboro, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2008
1:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Swansboro, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
3:58 PM EST
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swansboro, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2006
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swansboro, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2006
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swansboro, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2000
2:18 PM EST
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swansboro, NC
0.75″ hail
May 27, 1998
1:40 PM EST
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swansboro, NC
0.75″ hail
May 27, 1998
1:32 PM EST
Hail report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bear Creek, 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 Swansboro, NC

28 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Swansboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: Swansboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
6:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down throughout Hubert_ including Sand Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hubert, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
6:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter sent pictures of multiple large trees down and wooden fences blown down on E Ivybridge Dr in the Kingsbridge II neighborhood. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Hubert, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
6:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple fence panels broken and tree down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Swansboro, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts moved patio furniture from household out into the yard and snapped several branches around the area as thunderstorms moved through. Report received via social media. Time matched via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Silverdale, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Swansboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Swansboro, NC
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS MULTIPLE LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Swansboro, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2022
3:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Swansboro, NC
UNK mph
May 10, 2021
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON BELGRADE-SWANSBORO RD... PARTIALLY BLOCKING ONE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Silverdale, NC
UNK mph
May 10, 2021
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Silverdale, NC
UNK mph
May 5, 2017
11:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Swansboro, NC
63 mph
Nov 26, 2013
9:54 PM EST-5
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down several large trees along Bear Creek Road south of Hubert. One of the trees crushed a small shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: .96 NE Willis Lndg, NC
58 mph
Jun 17, 2011
11:40 AM EST-5
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CoCoRaHS observer reported several trees down along Stella Road and Belgrade Road in Swansboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.8 N Great Neck Lndg, NC
78 mph
Mar 5, 2008
12:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Person near Hammocks Beach reported a measured wind gust of 78 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.84 ESE Shell Rock Lndg, 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 Swansboro, NC

5 reports
UNK category
Sep 5, 2019
1:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TD WITH REPORTS OF ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Stella, NC
UNK category
Sep 29, 2018
7:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO NEAR CAMP LEJEUNE. MAXIMUM WINDS EST. AT 90 MPH... WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 275 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH OF 2.5 MILES. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Hammocks Beach Stat, NC
F0 category
Jun 22, 2004
9:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Weak tornado moved across a neighborhood in Swansboro taking some siding off a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Swansboro, NC
F1 category
Jan 20, 1963
9:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Aug 1, 1961
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Swansboro, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 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

Swansboro, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,887
Households1,546
Housing units1,783
Income
Median household income$112,382
$100k+ households55.4%
$150k+ households28.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,483
Attached single-family75
Small multifamily131
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes79
Housing mix
Single-family share83.2%
Attached-home share4.2%
Multifamily share8.2%
Mobile-home share4.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,105
Renter-occupied441
Vacant units237
Home value & age
Median home value$356,900
Owner homes $300k+66.3%
Owner homes $500k+23.4%
Owner homes $750k+22.5%
Median year built2002
Older-home share31.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,526
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 28 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Swansboro, NC, 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 Swansboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Swansboro, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 N Swansboro, NC on March 22, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Swansboro — 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 Swansboro address?

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