A cold front sagged into Eastern NC during the afternoon hours. An unstable atmosphere with strong shear in place ahead of the front primed the region for severe thunderstorm development. The timing of the front coincided with peak afternoon heating, allowing for multiple rounds of supercells that produced scattered to numerous severe storm reports during the mid afternoon hours all the way through the mid evening hours. Hail up to two inches in diameter, and wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph occurred with the strongest thunderstorms. The severe hail fell all the way to the coast, which is quite rare.

Hail in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:12:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A picture submitted by the spotter of hail that fell around Chinquapin Rd east of Farmville. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:21:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A significant amount of accumulated hail fell, with the hail damaging siding and vehicles. The report was via Twitter. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:25:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:48:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A significant amount of wind blown hail fell, causing significant damage to siding. Pictures were submitted via Facebook.

Hail in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:51:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:52:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The golf ball size hail lasted for about 8 minutes. The hail fell between State Camp and Cow Pen Landing. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:07:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAVELOCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail report in Havelock was relayed via social media. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:10:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEEP RUN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:30:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAB PT VLG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A photo of the quarter size hail was submitted on social media. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:46:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The quarter size hail fell in and around Beaufort.

Hail in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 18:07:00 to 09-MAY-23 18:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The quarter size hail fell in Farmville.

Hail in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 18:20:00 to 09-MAY-23 18:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORMANDSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

The 2-inch hail was observed near Ormondsville, with a picture sent via social media.

Hail in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 18:24:00 to 09-MAY-23 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The report of quarter size hail in Williamston was relayed through social media.

Hail in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 19:02:00 to 09-MAY-23 19:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SIMPSON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

The ping pong ball size hail fell in Simpson.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 14:52:00 to 09-MAY-23 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALSTONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NC DOT reported a couple of trees blown down across the northern part of Greene County. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:00:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A report of multiple 3.5 inch tree limbs blown down, with reports of damage to outdoor structures as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:01:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERNUL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter reported wind gusts of 6-65 mph along with penny size hail near the intersection of Hwy 17 and NC 43. Extensive tree debris was reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:21:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTHAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree was snapped in Fairfield Harbor. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:36:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUNYAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down on Broad Creek Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:12:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANTHAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down onto powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 18:35:00 to 09-MAY-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENNY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were uprooted and snapped on Hwy 33W north of Falkland.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 18:10:00 to 09-MAY-23 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTON HRRS ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A report of a tree blown down was received.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 19:36:00 to 09-MAY-23 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down across NC Hwy 118 near Butler Ford Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:10:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLARDS XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

Powerlines were blown down in the Bell Arthur area. The report was via The Reflector. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:18:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLARDS XRDS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were uprooted. Trailers were reportedly flipped on Speight Far Rd in the Ballards Crossroads area. Quarter size hail fell for 10 minutes as well. The report and pictures were submitted via Facebook. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 17:15:00 to 09-MAY-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CARTERET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative reported limbs down on powerlines at the intersection of Barnes Dr. and Sound Dr. in Emerald Isle.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:45:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind driven hail damaged several mobile homes along Bear Hole Rd. in Vanceboro. Additionally, a nearby barn was blown apart, and several large trees were uprooted and blown across roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:14:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: THURMAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Approximately 160 trees were blown down at Harbour Point Golf Club. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 20:05:00 to 09-MAY-23 20:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT WOODS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were blown down in the Trent Woods area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 15:52:00 to 09-MAY-23 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down along with the tops snapped off of trees. A porch roof got ripped off. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Hail in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:35:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-MAY-23 16:41:00 to 09-MAY-23 16:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEAUFORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The report of quarter size hail was via mPING.