Hail — Duplin, North Carolina

2024-05-15 · near Cypress Creek, Duplin, North Carolina

Event narrative

The 911 call center said a deputy called in to report large hail hitting his vehicle. He estimated the hail was up to golf ball size. The time was estimated based on radar.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorms moved into the region late in the afternoon to early evening over southern portions of Eastern NC, from Duplin County eastward towards the Crystal Coast. Some of these storms became severe and produced hail larger than golf ball size, or about the size of a hen egg.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1172104. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.