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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27217

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27217 from February 22, 1974 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
77
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27217 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27217

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Baynes, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Graham, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2016
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Camp Springs, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Burlington, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
2:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 NNE Pleasant Grove, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2010
8:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along East Simpson Road near Green Level.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.92 NE Haw River, NC
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2009
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Route 49.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.36 S Pleasant Grove, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
4:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near the Alamance and Caswell County lines near the intersection of Mount Vernon Church Road and New Oak Trail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 NW Union Ridge, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
4:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Baynes, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 ESE Hopedale, NC
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2008
11:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Jericho, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Burlington, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2006
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pleasant Grove, NC
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Graham, NC
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON WEST OLD ROAD AND LAKE SIDE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 27217

77 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking Baker Bell Farm Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on State Road 1002.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video of trees and powerlines down in the Greenwood Dr area on the north side of Burlington reported by WXII.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Glen Raven, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area of Basin Creek Rd and Danielly Waterwheel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
10:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down near the intersection of Carolina Road and Carolina Mill Road... northeast of the town of Burlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Haw River, NC
UNK mph
Sep 6, 2025
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was down on Kerrs Chapel Road in Caswell County North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Jericho, NC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2025
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple power outages reported in Pleasant Grove due to trees down on powerlines and transformers near Jeffries Cross Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a residence in 2400 block of Mckinney St.... Burlington... NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Haw River, NC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Jericho, NC
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2023
3:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 5500 block of Kerrs Chapel Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Camp Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
6:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT E LITTLE JOHN LN AND DURHAM ST EXTENSION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Glen Raven, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A RESIDENCE OFF OF PAGETOWN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
12:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF W MAIN ST AND QUARRY RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Haw River, NC
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT W MAIN ST AND HILL ST IN HAW RIVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Haw River, NC
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE CITY OF BURLINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Burlington, NC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27217

5 reports
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
1:14 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado crossed the Caswell County line from Alamance County as an EF0 tornado. It then strengthened to an EF1 with winds up to 90 MPH as it crossed Vinson Road. It lifted as an EF0 as it crossed Highway 119 near Baynes. In total, 18 barns and 1 shed were damaged. Ten homes were also damaged, 7 of which received severe damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.69 S Anderson, NC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
1:06 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down at Bethel Methodist Church Road, snapping some trees thirty feet off the ground and uprooting several other large trees. Similar but slightly heavier damage was noted on Aunt Mary`s Road including the uprooting of a four foot diameter oak tree. A roof was also blown off a two story residence. The tornado continued to move northeast along Altamahaw Union Ridge Road where a home had one wall collapse. Another home had its roof ripped off along with some minor damage to the attached garage. The roof of the home was deposited along the storm track and across the street. The home across the street lost windows and had a portion of its roof removed. Snapped and downed trees in this area covered a width of approximately 200 feet. At Hickory Nut Point on the northeast shore of Lake Burlington, the tornado damaged two homes with one losing three quarters of its roof. A truck in the driveway was also destroyed by a fallen oak tree. Multiple trees were uprooted or snapped in the area, many of which exceeded one foot in diameter. The tornado continued to move northeast, paralleling Union Ridge Road. Several residences sustained roof damage along this road with numerous trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado exited the county just east of Union Ridge Road, damaging one last residence. The roof of the home was partially removed. A nearby storage shed was also heavily damaged with a second storage shed completely destroyed. In total, 20 homes were damaged, including 6 homes that were completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.74 E Altamahaw, NC
EF0 category
Mar 4, 2008
4:57 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27217
Caswell County · 7,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado touched down in Alamance county North Carolina, moving north into southern Caswell county. Winds were estimated to be between 70 and 75 mph. This tornado was on the ground sporadically for one half mile crossing Vinson Road south of Anderson before lifting. This tornado caused damage to a barn near Vinson Road and downed several trees. It downed a large tree on a home along Vinson Road, blew a detached garage off its foundation and downed several large trees before lifting about one mile south of Anderson.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Jericho, NC
EF0 category
Mar 4, 2008
4:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak EF 0 tornado touched down in northern Alamance County just northeast of the Union Ridge community. The tornado initially|touched down about a half mile south of Willie Pace Road. On the north side of Willie Pace Road the tornado blew the roof off of a tobacco barn, lifted a carport, destroyed one shed and caused roof and porch damage to a home. The tornado exited the WFO RAH CWA and entered into WFO RNK CWA as it continued to track northeast into Caswell County for approximately 2 miles. ||Further north the tornado destroyed a barn on Vinson Road and damaged a|tractor and irrigation system. Numerous trees were also blown down in the area. The tornado blew a large oak tree into a brick home on Blaney Road, resulting in substantial roof damage. A garage in the back yard|was also destroyed. The last home to be damaged was on Baynes Road. A single wide mobile home on Baynes Road lost its roof from the high wind. The roof was tossed about 70 feet before becoming wrapped around a tree.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.11 E Union Ridge, NC
F1 category
Mar 19, 1975
6:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27217
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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ZIP 27217 area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,561
Households14,604
Housing units16,392
Income
Median household income$50,770
$100k+ households30.1%
$150k+ households9.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,917
Attached single-family183
Small multifamily1,646
Large multifamily177
Mobile homes2,465
Housing mix
Single-family share72.7%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share11.1%
Mobile-home share15.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,998
Renter-occupied5,606
Vacant units1,788
Home value & age
Median home value$164,900
Owner homes $300k+13.6%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1975
Older-home share56.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,750
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27217 have on record?

Our records show 28 hail, 77 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27217, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27217?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27217 is 2.00″. It was reported near Anderson, NC on June 3, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27217 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 27217 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27217 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 27217 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27217 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 27217 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27217 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 27217, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27217, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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