September 5, 2026: NOAA's SPC logged 2 hail reports around Jacksonville, all in Jones County, between 21:39 and 22:00 UTC. Nearest to Jacksonville was a report 19.8 miles out (4 SE Trenton). Hail peaked at 1.00 in. at Trenton, Jones County.
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 25 miles | 2 | 1.00″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:39 | 1.00″ | Trenton, Jones County | 22.2 mi |
| 22:00 | 1.00″ | 4 SE Trenton, Jones County | 19.8 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.00 in. hail on September 5, 2026 means for a Jacksonville roof
2 of the 2 sized Jacksonville reports reached 1 in. The 1.00 in. stone at Trenton, Jones County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on September 5, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Jacksonville.
How the storm moved through the area
| Hour (UTC) | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 22:00 | 1 | 1.00″ |
What spotters wrote
1.00″, Trenton at 21:39 UTC: Report and picture via Facebook.
1.00″, 4 SE Trenton at 22:00 UTC: Delayed report. Hail of dime to quarter size reported in the Olivers Crossroads area.
The same storm in nearby cities
September 5: 4 cities in 2 states drew SPC hail reports. Rocky Mount, NC lies closest to Jacksonville, 84 miles north-northwest, with 1 report, largest 1.75 in. Biggest stone outside Jacksonville within 220 miles: 1.75 in. at Cary, NC, 105 miles northwest.
| City | Distance | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount, NC | 84 mi north-northwest | 1 | 1.75″ |
| Cary, NC | 105 mi northwest | 4 | 1.75″ |
2 nearest to Jacksonville, within 220 miles; each link opens that city’s list for September 5, 2026.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Jacksonville storm
Jacksonville: that storm was 50 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Jacksonville the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Sat, Sep 12) are already behind us.
- After you file proof of loss for the Sep 5 storm, the insurer has 30 days. Statute text
- Counting from Sep 5, 3 years apply to Jacksonville. Statute text
Jacksonville: insurer clocks counted from a claim filed Sat, Sep 12; working-day clocks skip weekends. Claim deadlines for Jacksonville, NC. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
September 5 against the Onslow County September record
Jacksonville's September 5 log shows 1.00 in. hail. The record September in Onslow County since 2014 is 2014, with 1 reports and a largest stone of 1.00 in.
Hail history near Jacksonville: not the first
Jacksonville’s county has logged 14 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Verified roofers in Jacksonville
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- PRQ ExteriorsVerified
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What the sizes reported on September 5, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Jacksonville's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 2 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
The week after September 5, 2026
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Jacksonville or to the 3 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Sat, Sep 5, through Sat, Sep 12.
Verified roofers near Jacksonville
4 verified roofers listed for Jacksonville; 11 mores in 1 nearby city within 60 miles, led by Wilmington (47 miles southwest). Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
| City | Distance | Verified roofers |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 47 mi southwest | 11 |
Questions about this storm
Jacksonville, September 5, 2026: how big was the hail?
At Trenton, Jones County, the largest SPC report was 1.00 in.
Jacksonville, September 5, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 19.8 miles from the city center and the farthest 22.2 miles. Within 10 miles: 0 of 2 reports.
Jacksonville, September 5, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 21:39 to 22:00 UTC, a window of 21 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
Jacksonville, September 5, 2026: what is the last day under North Carolina law to act on this loss?
Lawsuit limit: Not before Wednesday, September 5, 2029. Counting from Sep 5, 3 years apply to Jacksonville. Source: N.C.G.S. 58-44-16(f)(18). Information, not legal advice; your policy can set a shorter reporting window.
Did the same storm hit towns near Jacksonville on September 5, 2026?
The feed shows hail reports that day in Rocky Mount, NC (84 miles north-northwest, 1 report, up to 1.75 in.); Cary, NC (105 miles northwest, 4 reports, up to 1.75 in.).
What did the feed log near Jacksonville in the week after September 5, 2026?
The SPC feed matched no hail report to Jacksonville or to the 3 other covered cities within 100 miles on any of the 7 days after Sat, Sep 5, through Sat, Sep 12.
How many verified roofers can inspect after the Sat, Sep 5 storm in Jacksonville?
4 verified roofers listed for Jacksonville; 11 mores in 1 nearby city within 60 miles, led by Wilmington (47 miles southwest). Verified means the license was matched to a state registry.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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