Hail in Tyrrell County, NC
Hail turns up in Tyrrell County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Tyrrell County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on May 15, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was August 11, 2026.
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About Tyrrell County, NC
Tyrrell County lies in the coastal plain of northeastern North Carolina, a low, flat, water-laced landscape of swamp and farmland near the Albemarle Sound. Hail is not common here, but when a strong spring or warm-season storm does organize along a front, the abundant moisture can occasionally let it grow stones into the larger range. The Morehead City radar (KMHX) is fairly distant at about 81 miles to the southwest, so it captures storm tops better than low-level structure over the county.
The hail record for Tyrrell County, NC
Hail is a recurring threat in Tyrrell County, with 6 confirmed events on record since 2025.
June does most of the damage here; Tyrrell County is comparatively quiet the rest of the year.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Tyrrell County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Tyrrell County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Tyrrell County?
Hail in Tyrrell County is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Tyrrell County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on May 15, 2025.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Will it hail again in Tyrrell County this year?
Tyrrell County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Tyrrell County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently August 11, 2026.
How much does hail roof damage cost to repair?
It ranges widely. Minor repairs can run a few hundred dollars, while a full roof replacement on an average home often runs $8,000–$20,000+ depending on size, pitch, and material. What you actually pay depends on your deductible and whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value.
Recent confirmed hail near Tyrrell County, NC
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Tyrrell County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.