Hail history for Manteo, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manteo since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manteo
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Feb 14, 1997
10 reports on 10 days since 1976 · #246 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Manteo
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Manteo
The latest hail report in and around Manteo is from July 6, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 6, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manteo logged 2 reports on 2 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 22% of the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #246 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manteo accounts for 18% of the 56 reports filed in Dare County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on February 14, 1997 near Manteo.
The busiest year was 2002, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manteo 0.1
- Dare County 1.0
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manteo 2
- Dare County 15
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manteo 0%
- Dare County 0%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manteo | Dare | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dare | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Manteo | Dare | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Manteo | Dare | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.71 SE Manteo | Dare | 16:23 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 40%
- 1–2 in 6 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Manteo | Dare | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.71 SE Manteo | Dare | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Manteo | Dare | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Manteo | Dare | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Manteo | Dare | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Manteo | Dare | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Manteo | Dare | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Manteo | Dare | 06:05 local · NCEI |
| Feb 14, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Manteo | Dare | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dare | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Questions about hail in Manteo
How often does it hail in Manteo, North Carolina?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manteo since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #246 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manteo?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manteo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on February 14, 1997 near Manteo. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manteo?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Manteo had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 6, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.