Hail history for Newport, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newport since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newport
- Last hail
- Jul 23, 2015
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 23, 2015
16 reports on 13 days since 1979 · #118 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Newport
- 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 Newport
The latest hail report in and around Newport is from July 23, 2015, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newport logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #118 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newport accounts for 18% of the 88 reports filed in Carteret 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 July 23, 2015 near 0.89 NW Newport.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (19% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newport 0.3
- Carteret County 2.7
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newport 5
- Carteret County 30
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newport 0%
- Carteret County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Carteret | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Carteret | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 16:00 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 9 56%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Newport | Carteret | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Newport | Carteret | 15:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.9 NW Newport | Carteret | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Newport | Carteret | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Newport | Carteret | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Newport | Carteret | 04:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Newport | Carteret | 23:17 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Newport | Carteret | 19:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newport
- Havelock 15 km · 37
- Swansboro 25 km · 14
- Maysville 36 km · 12
- Piney Green 39 km · 12
- New Bern 40 km · 50
- Pollocksville 41 km · 10
- Bridgeton 42 km · 12
- Grantsboro 42 km · 12
Questions about hail in Newport
How often does it hail in Newport, North Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newport since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newport?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 19% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newport?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 23, 2015 near 0.89 NW Newport. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newport?
The most recent report in this data is from July 23, 2015 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Newport had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newport since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 23, 2015.
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.