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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27534

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27534 from March 24, 1975 through June 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27534 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27534

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2023
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter sized hail (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Elroy, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2010
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail was reported at the Goldsboro Industrial Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.42 N El Roy, NC
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2009
5:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported by a trained spotter in Jefferson Park in the city of Goldsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Goldsboro, NC
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2009
3:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by a trained spotter in the Jefferson Park area of Goldsboro. In addition the spotter estimated the maximum wind gust to be around 45 to 50 miles per hour.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Goldsboro, NC
0.88″ hail
May 7, 2009
3:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by a cocorahs observer in the city of Goldsboro. The observer also estimated the max wind gust produced by the storm to be near 50 miles per hour and reported 0.78 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE Goldsboro, NC
0.75″ hail
Oct 1, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-sized hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 111 and Ditchbank Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 S El Roy, NC
1.50″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong-size hail was reported at the intersection of Mark Edwards Road and Hood Swamp Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 SSE Hoodswamp, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail reported in Saulston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 NNE Saulston, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
2:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported in Saulston at the intersection of Saulston Road and Wayne Memorial Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 NNE Saulston, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2005
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported as well as numerous large limbs blown down at Wayne Memorial Drive and Soften Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Goldsboro, NC
0.75″ hail
May 8, 1998
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saulston, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 1987
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 27534

26 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 19, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on powerlines off old hwy 111.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Elroy, NC
UNK mph
May 13, 2025
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Lake Wackena Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Walnut Creek, NC
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 600 power outages reported by Duke Energy in New Hope due to trees down. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Elroy, NC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down in the town of Saulston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SE Pikeville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down causing power outages around Wayne Memorial Dr and W New Hope Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Goldsboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2023
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on C R Lewis Dairy Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Elroy, NC
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2023
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RAILROAD CROSSING ARM DAMAGED BY THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Goldsboro, NC
59 mph
May 7, 2022
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GSB ASOS REPORTS GUST OF 51.0 KNOTS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Goldsboro, NC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF CENTRAL HEIGHTS ROAD AND E NEW HOPE ROAD EAST OF GOLDSBORO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Elroy, NC
60 mph
May 6, 2022
6:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KGSB MEASURED 52KT WIND GUST AT 1839Z.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Elroy, NC
61 mph
Aug 9, 2020
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 53 KT GUST AT KGSB REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Elroy, NC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON TILGHMAN DR AND DOLLARD TOWN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Elroy, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ALONG W. NEW HOPE ROAD BETWEEN WAYNE MEMORIAL DRIVE AND PATETOWN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Goldsboro, NC
58 mph
Jul 21, 2015
7:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down across Thoroughfare Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.43 NNE El Roy, NC
64 mph
Jul 27, 2014
10:38 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph measured at KGSB ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 SSE Adamsville, 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 27534

4 reports
UNK category
Oct 8, 2016
6:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CONFIRMED THAT A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN EASTERN WAYNE COUNTY... 1 MILE NORTH-NORTHEAST OF WALNUT CREEK AND NEAR AND ALONG HIGHWAY 70. THE TORNADO THEN TRACKED TO THE NORTHWEST FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE BEFORE LIFTING AND DISSIPATING. THE DAMAGE ALONG THIS PATH CONSISTED OF NUMEROUS DOWNED TREES... MOSTLY SOFTWOOD TREES THAT WERE SNAPPED... UPROOTED... AND BLOWN DOWN. SEVERAL BUILDINGS SUSTAINED RELATIVELY MINOR ROOF DAMAGE. AT LEAST ONE BILLBOARD WAS DESTROYED... AND A
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Walnut Creek, NC
F0 category
Apr 1, 1998
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak F0 tornado touched down in the New Hope Community about 3 miles east of Goldsboro. One roof was blown off a house and one modular home was blown about 10 feet off its foundation. Several trees were also taken down. Several funnel clouds were also sighted with the same storm as it moved across Wayne county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Goldsboro, NC
F2 category
Mar 8, 1998
5:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the Musgrave community about 7 miles northeast of Goldsboro. The tornado reached a maximum strength of F2 as it destroyed a chicken house, a brick outbuilding, and a tobacco barn halfway between Eureka and Patetown. A trailer was heavily damaged by flying projectiles (wood) from the tobacco barn. The wood flew completely through the trailers front wall and logged in the back wall.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Goldsboro, NC
F2 category
Aug 20, 1986
10:56 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27534
Wayne County · 31,942 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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 27534 area census snapshot

People & households
Population31,340
Households13,820
Housing units15,158
Income
Median household income$59,950
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,814
Attached single-family843
Small multifamily2,008
Large multifamily1,635
Mobile homes1,858
Housing mix
Single-family share58.2%
Attached-home share5.6%
Multifamily share24.0%
Mobile-home share12.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,381
Renter-occupied6,439
Vacant units1,338
Home value & age
Median home value$187,700
Owner homes $300k+20.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.2%
Median year built1986
Older-home share38.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,021
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27534 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 26 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27534, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27534?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27534 is 1.50″. It was reported near .99 SSE Hoodswamp, NC on July 22, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27534 — 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 27534 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27534 — 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 27534 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27534 — 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 27534 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27534 — 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 27534, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27534, 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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