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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Dare County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Dare County, NC from August 2, 1956 through August 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27954 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
236
Tornado Reports
40
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dare County, NC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Dare County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dare County 911 Center reports quarter-sized hail roughly 3 miles south of Stumpy Point.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Stumpy Point, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2026
7:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video of hail up to quarter size sent in via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Roanoke Island Fest, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2018
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 1 INCH HAIL OBSERVED IN DUCK FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. REPORT RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Duck, NC
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2012
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.12 W Kitty Hawk, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2009
3:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported in Nags Head.
NWS Hail Report Location: .11 WSW Nags Head, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2009
10:32 AM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kill Devil Hills Arp, NC
0.75″ hail
Oct 1, 2008
4:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Nags Head, NC
0.75″ hail
Oct 1, 2008
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Nags Head, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Nags Head, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
2:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.12 W Kitty Hawk, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2008
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Stumpy Pt, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
12:48 AM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained Spotter reported penny size hail and wind gust of 50 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE Rodanthe, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2007
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Stumpy Point.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Stumpy Pt, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near mile post 18 on Beach Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Nags Head, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 3, 2006
6:54 PM EST
Hail report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size Hail reported in Southern Shores.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Kitty Hawk, 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 Dare County

30 reports
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60 mph
Aug 24, 2026
3:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust of 52 knots recorded at Avon Sound Weatherflow site (KAVN).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Avon, NC
59 mph
Jul 29, 2026
4:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KHSE reports 51kt gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Frisco, NC
59 mph
Jul 29, 2026
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Oregon Inlet Weatherflow gusted to 51 knots.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Oregon Inlet, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dominion Energy reports over 300 outages in the Southern Shores community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Southern Shores, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in Colington_ time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Colington, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
3:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dominion Energy reports nearly two dozen outages between Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Avalon Pier, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported by dominion energy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Manteo, NC
60 mph
Jun 13, 2026
4:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Outer Banks Fishing Pie, NC
59 mph
Mar 12, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Diamond Shoals Buoy... 41025... observed a 59 mph / 51 knot marine thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 SSE Cape Hatteras Li, NC
60 mph
Mar 12, 2026
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts was measured at Avon Fishing Pier as thunderstorms moved through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Avon Pier, NC
59 mph
Dec 19, 2025
8:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust of 51 kt at the Diamond Shoals Buoy. This is the 2nd gust at this location as a second thunderstorm moved through.
NWS Wind Report Location: 16 S Cape Hatteras Ligh, NC
60 mph
Jun 8, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak wind gust measured at the Frisco Woods WeatherFlow station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Frisco, NC
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Large RV reported turned over near Pigum Walker Park. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Wanchese, NC
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed power lines. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wanchese, NC
94 mph
Mar 5, 2025
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at the Avon Weatherflow. Anemometer height is 39 feet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Avon Pier, 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 Dare County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 10, 2017
2:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DARE COUNTY 911 REPORTED WATERSPOUT MOVED ONSHORE NEAR HARBOUR VIEW DRIVE. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF A FEW SHINGLES MISSING. IN TOTAL 4 WATERSPOUTS WERE REPORTED WITH 1 MOVING ONSHORE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Kill Devil Hills, NC
UNK category
Jul 10, 2017
2:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DARE COUNTY 911 REPORTED WATERSPOUT MOVED ONSHORE NEAR HARBOUR VIEW DRIVE WITH SOME DAMAGE REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Kill Devil Hills, NC
UNK category
Sep 3, 2016
5:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN HATTERAS VILLAGE AND DAMAGED SEVERAL TRAVEL TRAILERS WITH 3 MINOR INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hatteras Village, NC
EF0 category
May 11, 2015
4:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout developed over the Croatan Sound and lifted northeast moving onshore over parts of Roanoke Island as a weak EF0 tornado producing minor damage. Winds were estimated at 80 mph with a few small trees blown down. One house on Vista Lake Drive had a portion of the roof partially removed. There were no injuries or fatalities. This water spout/weak tornado developed along a band of showers occurring on the backside of the remnants of Tropical Storm Ana.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 SSW Manteo, NC
EF0 category
Aug 19, 2012
1:19 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported that a waterspout moved onshore near the Rodanthe Campground. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .96 NE Rodanthe, NC
EF0 category
Jul 30, 2012
10:01 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dare county 911 center reported a waterspout moved onshore just southeast of Wanchese on Roanoke Island. No damage was reported and the waterspout dissipated shortly after becoming a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .73 E Wanchese, NC
EF0 category
Jul 30, 2012
9:40 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Dare county 911 center relayed a report of a waterspout that moved onshore north of the Bodie Island lighthouse heading west. No damage was reported with the tornado. The waterspout dissipated shortly after becoming a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.72 ESE Wanchese, NC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
8:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near the sound in the Four Seasons subdivision, then moved northeast across the community of Duck before exiting into the ocean. The tornado was estimated to be an EF1 with winds around 90 mph. About 75 structures were damaged mostly minor to roofs and siding. Several large pines were toppled and damaged homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 S Duck, NC
EF0 category
Jul 15, 2007
7:06 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout came onshore near Rodanthe then dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.32 ENE Rodanthe, NC
F0 category
Jun 14, 2006
1:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved over land at mile marker 70 near Frisco.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Frisco, NC
F1 category
Aug 14, 2004
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Twenty structures were damaged in Nags Head on the Outer Banks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Nags Head, NC
F0 category
Aug 26, 2002
8:05 AM EST
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak short lived tornado moved onshore the Outer Banks near Avon causing roof and porch damage to several homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Avon, NC
F0 category
May 28, 2001
12:33 PM EST
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Park Service reported seeing a waterspout/tornado move across the Pamlico Sound and then across Pea Island near Rodanthe. The tornado moved over part of the national park , but did overturn one trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Rodanthe, NC
F0 category
Oct 8, 1996
7:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Frisco, NC
F0 category
Sep 17, 1996
2:55 AM EST
Tornado report for Dare County, NC
Dare County · 27,333 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Nags Head, 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 · County

Dare County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,534
Households16,483
Housing units34,839
Income
Median household income$81,214
$100k+ households43.2%
$150k+ households19.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached27,333
Attached single-family254
Small multifamily3,850
Large multifamily1,485
Mobile homes1,861
Housing mix
Single-family share78.5%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share15.3%
Mobile-home share5.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,821
Renter-occupied3,662
Vacant units18,356
Home value & age
Median home value$425,400
Owner homes $300k+74.0%
Owner homes $500k+34.5%
Owner homes $750k+14.0%
Median year built1987
Older-home share24.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,113
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 55 hail, 236 wind, and 40 tornado reports in Dare County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dare County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Dare County is 1.75″. It was reported near N Kill Devil Hills Arp, NC on April 22, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dare 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 Dare County address?

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