North Carolina, 1995

Tornado and Hail in North Carolina, June 12, 1995

June 12, 1995 · 54 events in 26 counties and zones

43 thunderstorm wind, 10 hail, 1 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 53 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

  • Tornadoes
  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$235,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
54

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

The Morehead City radar (KMHX), 120 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:14 UTC.

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Event by event

43 thunderstorm wind, 10 hail, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 12, 11:15 AM EST
Where
Martin County, Williamston
Property damage
$50,000
Coordinates
35.842, -77.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Martin

When
June 12, 11:25 AM EST
Where
Martin County, Jamesville
Coordinates
35.842, -77.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, New Hanover

When
June 12, 11:34 AM EST
Where
New Hanover County
Measured
59 kt (68 mph)
Coordinates
34.181, -77.866 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wilmington

Hail, Johnston

When
June 12, 11:45 AM EST
Where
Johnston County, Clayton
Measured
2 in hail
Coordinates
35.518, -78.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Halifax

When
June 12, 11:50 AM EST
Where
Halifax County, Enfield
Measured
1.75 in hail
Coordinates
36.258, -77.652 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail reported just outside of Enfield.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bertie

When
June 12, 11:50 AM EST
Where
Bertie County, Midway
Coordinates
36.066, -76.967 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees down. Minor damage to one home in Merry Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Hanover

When
June 12, 12:00 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
34.181, -77.866 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wilmington,Tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chowan

When
June 12, 12:08 PM EST
Where
Chowan County, Near Edenton
Coordinates
36.127, -76.602 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sixty-four mph winds reported. Anemometer broke after wind gust. Tree, limbs, and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chowan

When
June 12, 12:20 PM EST
Where
Chowan County, Edenton
Coordinates
36.127, -76.602 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Eighty mph winds reported on Chowan River bridge by ham operator.

Thunderstorm Wind, Perquimans

When
June 12, 12:23 PM EST
Where
Perquimans County, Hertford
Coordinates
36.177, -76.408 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Seventy mph winds reported in Snug Harbor by ham operator.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pasquotank

When
June 12, 12:36 PM EST
Where
Pasquotank County, (Ecg)
Coordinates
36.265, -76.249 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sixty-nine mph winds reported at Elizabeth City Airport. (ECG).

Thunderstorm Wind, Chowan

When
June 12, 12:45 PM EST
Where
Chowan County, Corapeake
Coordinates
36.127, -76.602 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Fifty-five mph winds reported by Skywarn spotter.

Hail, Pender

When
June 12, 2:16 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rocky Point

Thunderstorm Wind, Pender

When
June 12, 2:45 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hampstead

Hail, Pender

When
June 12, 2:55 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Topsail Beach

Thunderstorm Wind, Robeson

When
June 12, 4:15 PM EST
Where
Robeson County
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
34.640, -79.103 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rowland,Tree down

Hail, Hoke

When
June 12, 4:18 PM EST
Where
Hoke County, Raeford
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.017, -79.237 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cumberland

When
June 12, 4:33 PM EST
Where
Cumberland County, Fayetteville
Measured
0.75 in hail
Coordinates
35.049, -78.827 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Cumberland

When
June 12, 4:39 PM EST
Where
Cumberland County
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
35.049, -78.827 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Quarter-size hail reported near Grove Street and Highway 301.

Hail, Union

When
June 12, 4:42 PM EST
Where
Union County, Indian Trail
Measured
1.5 in hail
Coordinates
34.988, -80.531 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Wake

When
June 12, 4:50 PM EST
Where
Wake County, Rolesville
Measured
1.5 in hail
Coordinates
35.790, -78.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Sampson

When
June 12, 4:50 PM EST
Where
Sampson County, Newton Grove
Measured
1 in hail
Coordinates
34.992, -78.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Robeson

When
June 12, 4:55 PM EST
Where
Robeson County
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
34.640, -79.103 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rowland 2NE,Tree down

Thunderstorm Wind, Harnett

When
June 12, 5:30 PM EST
Where
Harnett County
Coordinates
35.369, -78.869 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbus

When
June 12, 5:44 PM EST
Where
Columbus County
Coordinates
34.265, -78.655 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Evergreen

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbus

When
June 12, 5:44 PM EST
Where
Columbus County
Coordinates
34.265, -78.655 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tabor City 2E

Thunderstorm Wind, Columbus

When
June 12, 5:55 PM EST
Where
Columbus County
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
34.265, -78.655 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Nakina,Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bladen

When
June 12, 5:58 PM EST
Where
Bladen County
Coordinates
34.614, -78.563 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Elizabethtown

Thunderstorm Wind, Pender

When
June 12, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hampstead,,,,,,,,down

Thunderstorm Wind, Greene

When
June 12, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Greene County, Snow Hill
Coordinates
35.485, -77.676 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Lenoir

When
June 12, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Lenoir County, Hugo
Coordinates
35.239, -77.641 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When
June 12, 6:05 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Coordinates
34.039, -78.227 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Sunset Beach

Tornado, Halifax

When
June 12, 6:13 PM EST
Where
Halifax County, Near Weldon
Rating
F0
Path length
3 mi
Path width
40 yd
Coordinates
36.420, -77.720

Halifax County Sheriff and weather radar spotted a tornado near Highway 903. Trees and power lines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Northampton

When
June 12, 6:15 PM EST
Where
Northampton County, Gaston
Coordinates
36.418, -77.397 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pitt

When
June 12, 6:15 PM EST
Where
Pitt County, Grifton
Coordinates
35.594, -77.375 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When
June 12, 6:15 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County
Measured
65 kt (75 mph)
Property damage
$4,000
Coordinates
34.039, -78.227 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Ocean Isle,Two boats broke loose from mooring.

Thunderstorm Wind, Duplin

When
June 12, 6:20 PM EST
Where
Duplin County, Kenansville
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.936, -77.933 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Lenoir

When
June 12, 6:20 PM EST
Where
Lenoir County, Kinston
Coordinates
35.239, -77.641 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When
June 12, 6:20 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
34.039, -78.227 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Supply,,,,,,,,down

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When
June 12, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
34.039, -78.227 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Boiling Springs Lake,,,,,,blown off Trailer. Tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Northampton

When
June 12, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Northampton County, Roanoke Rapids
Coordinates
36.418, -77.397 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Scattered trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pender

When
June 12, 6:45 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wards Corner,,,,,,,,building

Thunderstorm Wind, Pender

When
June 12, 6:45 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Long Creek,,,,,,,,down

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When
June 12, 6:45 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County
Measured
98 kt (113 mph)
Property damage
$25,000
Coordinates
34.039, -78.227 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Holden Beach,,,,,,,,Winds snapped 1.75" ,,,,,,,steel radio antenna, ,,,,,,,blew out windows, ,,,,,,,caused beach erosion.

Thunderstorm Wind, New Hanover

When
June 12, 6:49 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$60,000
Coordinates
34.181, -77.866 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wilmington,Lightning damage to home

Thunderstorm Wind, Brunswick

When
June 12, 6:50 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County
Property damage
$15,000
Coordinates
34.039, -78.227 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Leland to Orton ,,,,,,,,down, power outages

Thunderstorm Wind, Pender

When
June 12, 6:50 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Rocky Point,,,,,,,,down

Thunderstorm Wind, New Hanover

When
June 12, 7:00 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County
Measured
63 kt (72 mph)
Property damage
$25,000
Coordinates
34.181, -77.866 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Wilmington,,,,,,,,trees, power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pender

When
June 12, 7:05 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$10,000
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Burgaw, Currie, Rocky Point,,,,,,trees, power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Onslow

When
June 12, 7:23 PM EST
Where
Onslow County, Sneads Ferry
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.763, -77.393 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Pender

When
June 12, 7:30 PM EST
Where
Pender County
Measured
65 kt (75 mph)
Property damage
$4,000
Coordinates
34.515, -77.889 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Surf City, Topsail Beach,,,,,,,power lines down

Thunderstorm Wind, Onslow

When
June 12, 7:40 PM EST
Where
Onslow County, Swansboro
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.763, -77.393 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Carteret

When
June 12, 8:25 PM EST
Where
Carteret County, Morehead City
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.864, -76.532 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A line of severe thunderstorms downed many trees throughout the area. A tree fell on a mobile home in Sneads Ferry briefly trapping the occupants. A 35-foot vessel broke loose from its mooring and became lodged under the Highway 24 bridge. A trawler broke loose from its moorings in Beaufort and struck a 30-foot wooden sailboat.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carteret

When
June 12, 8:30 PM EST
Where
Carteret County, Beaufort
Property damage
$5,000
Coordinates
34.864, -76.532 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A line of severe thunderstorms downed many trees throughout the area. A tree fell on a mobile home in Sneads Ferry briefly trapping the occupants. A 35-foot vessel broke loose from its mooring and became lodged under the Highway 24 bridge. A trawler broke loose from its moorings in Beaufort and struck a 30-foot wooden sailboat.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10338403, 10338404, 10338479, 10338348, 10338297, 10338620, 10338480, 10339063, 10339064, 10337597, 10337532, 10339065, 10337582, 10337583, 10337584, 10337684, 10338765, 10338171, 10338172, 10337476, 10337608, 10337957, 10337717, 10338692, 10338135, 10338136, 10338137, 10338631, 10337585, 10338285, 10338378, 10338714, 10338298, 10337444, 10337669, 10338715, 10338208, 10338379, 10338716, 10327991, and more.