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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27577

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27577 from April 2, 1970 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27577 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27577 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27577

25 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 13, 2019
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Flowers, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
2:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Wilsons Mills, NC
0.75″ hail
May 4, 2012
6:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.64 ESE Wilsons Mills, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in downtown Smithfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Smithfield, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
1:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel-size hail was reported on Wilson Mills Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Wilsons Mills, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2009
3:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 70 and Braswell Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.87 SSE Pine Level, NC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Interstate 95 and Highway 70 in Smithfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Smithfield, NC
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2008
12:19 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.64 ESE Smithfield, NC
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2008
12:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: County 911 Center reported ping-pong ball size hail on site.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Smithfield, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2007
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Smithfield, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2002
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithfield, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2002
4:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithfield, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2001
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Smithfield, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 1999
7:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A strong thunderstorm moved across the western edge of Johnston county....roughly between Angier and the small community of Willow Springs . Golfball hail was reported along its path. The wind destroyed many acres of tobacco crops and blew down barns and damaged farm equipment.
NWS Hail Report Location: Countywide, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 1997
9:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED ON US HWY 70 SOUTHEAST OF SMITHFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Smithfield, 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 27577

89 reports
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44 mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Parrish Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on power equipment near Brogden rd and Pollard Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Pine Level, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree along Hill Road between US-70 Business E and Old Sanders Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Pine Level, NC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along 4400 block of Brogden Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Mar 6, 2025
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along U.S. 70.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Selma, NC
58 mph
Dec 11, 2024
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 NW Smithfield. AWOS station KJNX Smithfield Johnston County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along I-95 near Brogden Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Cleveland Rd and Wellons Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small shed blown into roadway near Galilee Road and Packing Plant Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several downed trees across Johnston County. Worst damage was seen from Jackson King Road road to Four Oak and locations south. Reports still coming in.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Coats Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2023
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AROUND SMITHFIELD FROM THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN NEAR MILL SWAMP THROUGH DOWNTOWN...RESCUE AND BATTERY PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS THE OUTSIDE LANE OF I-95 SOUTH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Smithfield, NC
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2020
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CABLE LINE DOWN IN SMITHFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smithfield, 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 27577

3 reports
UNK category
Sep 5, 2019
8:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HOUSE. ROOF DAMAGE. NO INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Smithfield, NC
EF0 category
Nov 15, 2008
3:03 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down near Daughtry Road south of U.S. Highway 70 damaging several pine trees and causing minor roof damage. The tornado tracked northeast crossing Crocker Road where a car was smashed when a large carport collapsed. A travel trailer was overturned and a nearby home suffered shingle and siding damage. The tornado crossed Creechs Mill Road, where a horse farm had one small barn destroyed. A 30 foot horse trailer was also blown over and two large bay doors were blown in on the stables. The tornado proceeded northeast across Stevens Chapel Road and Country Store Road, damaging numerous trees and outbuildings along the way. Finally, at one dwelling, the tornado broke a garage window and blew out a garage door.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.51 NNW Brogden, NC
F1 category
May 29, 1973
5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27577
Johnston County · 66,390 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 27577 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,946
Households9,888
Housing units10,744
Income
Median household income$56,237
$100k+ households32.6%
$150k+ households14.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,240
Attached single-family374
Small multifamily979
Large multifamily790
Mobile homes1,340
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share3.5%
Multifamily share16.5%
Mobile-home share12.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,643
Renter-occupied3,245
Vacant units856
Home value & age
Median home value$230,200
Owner homes $300k+22.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1984
Older-home share45.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,025
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27577 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 89 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27577, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27577?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27577 is 1.75″. It was reported near .56 E Wilsons Mills, NC on July 1, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27577 — 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 27577 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27577 — 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 27577 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27577 — 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 27577 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27577 — 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 27577, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27577, 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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