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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27540

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27540 from March 24, 1975 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27540 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27540

14 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2026
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of hail up to quarter size near Silent Cove Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S New Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS QUARTER INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Holly Springs, NC
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2019
5:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Holly Springs, NC
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2016
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN SOUTH HOLLY SPRINGS. REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Holly Springs, NC
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2012
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near the Sunset Ridge Neighborhood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 ENE Holly Spgs, NC
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Holly Spgs, NC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Holly Springs near Rouse Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .8 NNW Willow, NC
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2008
10:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Holly Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2008
12:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near Sunset Lake Road and Holly Springs Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.89 ENE Holly Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
3:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported 6 miles south of US highway 1.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S New Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2006
7:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT LAKE WHEELER AND ROUTE 401.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Fuquay Spgs, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2003
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tobacco fields were damaged by large hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Fuquay Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2001
12:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2000
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Holly Spgs, 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 27540

39 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking a lane near Optimist Farm Road and Sunset Lake Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree blocking the roadway near Gremar Drive between Hunston Drive and Stone Hedge court.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on power lines near S Main St and W Elm Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Kennebec Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches... the largest of which was 6-8 inches in diameter... were snapped from a maple tree on Flint Point Ln. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking portion of Bass Lake Road in Holly Springs near Gooseberry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Harnett County · 38,073 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON POWER LINES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NC HIGHWAY 42 AND ROLLINS MILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Duncan, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HOLLY MOUNTAIN ROAD AND STARGATE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2021
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2021
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AVENT FERRY RD AND CENTER HILL DR. THE ROAD IS CLOSED BETWEEN CENTER HILL DR AND NEW HILL HOLLEMAN RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S New Hill, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2019
4:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPECTRUM NEWS REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON A HOME AT 113 LUCKY RIBBON LN. IN TWELVE OAKS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2019
6:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE ON POWER LINES AT HIGHWAY 55 NEAR W HOLLY SPRINGS RD. A POWER OUTAGE RESULTED... AFFECTING TRAFFIC SIGNALS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2019
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS RESULTED IN DOWNED POWERLINES ALONG OLD HOLLY SPRINGS APEX ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Holly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2019
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON GRIGSBY AVE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Holly Springs, 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 27540

3 reports
EF3 category
Apr 16, 2011
2:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado exited Chatham County and entered southwest Wake County as an EF0. There was multiple tree and roof damage along Avent Ferry Road, southwest of Holly Springs. The tornado intensified to an EF1 with winds of 86 mph as it reached Fire Station Number Two and the Holly Glenn Subdivision before crossing highway 55 and tracking through the Remington subdivision. The tornado continued to track northeastward and caused extensive tree damage and damage to numerous homes, mainly from fallen trees along Pierce Olive, Ten-Ten, Penny Road, and Yates Mill Pond roads, as wind speeds increased to around 100 mph. The tornado crossed Tryon Road, between Lake Wheeler Road and the Raleigh Golf Association Golf Course, before tracking northeast across the entire City of Raleigh, producing EF1 damage in a narrow swath between 50 to 100 yards. It crossed directly over Interstates 40-440, between exits 297 and 298 with damage on both sides of the interstate clearly visible. The tornado continued northeast across South Saunders Street, where 4 businesses were damaged. A body shop was completely destroyed when the roof was ripped off and the side walls collapsed. The tornado continued to snap hardwood trees and power-lines near Mount Hope Cemetery and nearby homes. The tornado weakened as it moved northeast towards Shaw University. Campus dormitories and the university student center had windows blown in with roof damage. The tornado moved northeast along the east side of the major high rise buildings in downtown Raleigh, downing hundreds of trees, many of which fell on houses. The historic Oakwood to Lion`s Park sections of town, including the historic Oakwood Cemetery were hardest hit. Also in the path of the tornado was Saint Augustine`s College, which sustained roof damage to every building on campus. The tornado continued to down trees on numerous homes as it crossed North King Charles Road to Yonkers Road, producing EF1 damage to several businesses. The tornado crossed the 440 beltline for a second time, this time on the northeast side of downtown Raleigh near the intersections of Westinghouse and Brentwood roads, again causing damages to several businesses, including the Raleigh Iceplex. The tornado then strengthened to an EF2 with winds greater than 110 mph as it continued northeast producing extensive tree damage in a 100 to 200 yard wide path from Stony Brook Drive to Buffalo Road. Snapped trees crashed onto and through numerous homes all along the path. Four fatalities occurred when a large tree fell|onto a mobile home. Two other mobile homes were thrown 30 to 50 feet when the tie downs snapped from their anchor points with nearly all of the mobile homes in the Stony Brook mobile home park sustained some type of damage. The EF2 tornado continued to move northeast across Buffalo Road, near the Cardinal Grove Subdivision. Several two story homes were completely destroyed with numerous other homes sustaining moderate to major damage. Damage consistent with an EF2 tornado continued with widespread damage in a 200 yard wide swath along Forestville road. A couple of mobile homes were destroyed and several two story homes suffered extensive roof damage, with continued numerous snapped trees falling on houses. The tornado weakened or lifted as it moved northeast towards Rolesville. Damage became very sporadic and isolated in nature as it neared the Franklin County line. In total, 2270 homes were damaged, including 67 homes that were destroyed, with another 184 homes experiencing major damage. There were also 34 businesses damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.45 WSW Burt, NC
F0 category
Mar 20, 1998
6:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A home video of this storm showed a wall cloud with several small vortices. One of these touched down very briefly and damaged the roof of one home. The adjacent homes, and there were many, were untouched. The insulation from the home was then spread into adjacent trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Holly Spgs, NC
F0 category
Mar 26, 1988
7:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27540
Wake County · 282,172 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 27540 area census snapshot

People & households
Population45,993
Households15,415
Housing units16,400
Income
Median household income$125,681
$100k+ households54.1%
$150k+ households27.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,301
Attached single-family1,257
Small multifamily251
Large multifamily1,300
Mobile homes291
Housing mix
Single-family share81.1%
Attached-home share7.7%
Multifamily share9.5%
Mobile-home share1.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,025
Renter-occupied2,390
Vacant units985
Home value & age
Median home value$474,700
Owner homes $300k+85.3%
Owner homes $500k+44.0%
Owner homes $750k+11.0%
Median year built2007
Older-home share5.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,252
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27540 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 39 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27540, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27540?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27540 is 1.75″. It was reported near .89 NE Holly Spgs, NC on May 20, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27540 — 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 27540 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27540 — 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 27540 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27540 — 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 27540 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27540 — 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 27540, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27540, 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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