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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27597

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27597 from June 15, 1958 through August 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
85
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27597 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27597

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ON STALLINGS ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pilot, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN BLOCKING HWY 96 APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES SE OF ROLESVILLE. ALSO REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Rolesville, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
1:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT PEARCES ROAD AND DUKES LAKE ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Pilot, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2011
4:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported near Pilot, NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pilot, NC
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2006
6:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN THE NORTHERN PART OF ZEBULON NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WAKELON ST. AND NC HWY 96.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Wendell, NC
0.75″ hail
Oct 21, 2005
7:28 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zebulon, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2002
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zebulon, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 1998
10:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail fell in the town of Zebulon in eastern Wake county, reported by Wake county sheriff.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zebulon, NC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 1996
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Zebulon, NC
1.75″ hail
May 4, 1990
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 2, 1990
8:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 1989
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 24, 1988
4:18 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 16, 1985
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
2.00″ hail
May 23, 1973
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 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 27597

85 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage reported by Duke Energy caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the 840 block of East Gannon Ave in Zebulon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down along Weavers Pond Drive in Zebulon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2026
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down near the 310 block of East Vance Street in Zebulon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree on powerlines on Brantley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Middlesex, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Bunn, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down with at least 1 on a house near the 600 block of Carlyle road. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
4:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Pine Ridge Rd and Tant Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking both lanes of travel on 1700 block of Old Halifax Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Bunn, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on US-64 near Nash/Franklin county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power outages reported along Riley Hill Road and near Lizard Lick.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Wendell, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Gannon Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Wendell, NC
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2024
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on electrical equipment near Pilot.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down causing power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Pilot, NC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down near E Horton St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Wendell, 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 27597

8 reports
UNK category
May 13, 2019
2:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO DOWNED NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER-LINES AND CAUSED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES AND BARNS ON MASSEY AND BRANTLEY ROADS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Middlesex, NC
EF0 category
Sep 18, 2012
2:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS damage survey found that a weak EF-0 tornado briefly touched down just west of the town of Zebulon. A well-defined damage path was found in a stand of trees of about one-half mile long and about 30 yards wide. Based on the type of trees affected and the magnitude of damage, the wind speeds are believed to have topped out at around 75 mph. No structural damage was found and there were no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 W Zebulon, NC
EF0 category
Apr 25, 2010
6:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down near Bell Street just west of Glaxo-Smith-Klein and the Zebulon municipal building. Both of these facilities experienced large fallen trees which damaged fencing but no structural damage occurred to any of the buildings. One oak tree at the municipal building was around 4 feet in diameter. The tornado moved east across Highway 96/North Arendell Avenue where it caused|minor damage to several businesses in the Triangle East Center. A McDonald's, Pizza Hut and other businesses in the shopping center experienced very minor damage. A four hundred pound condenser on the roof of the McDonald's was moved sideways. A couple of vehicles in the shopping center parking lot were moved about 10-15 feet and a number of vehicles had their windows shattered by debris from the tornado. Tornado wind speeds in the shopping center were around 70 mph. The tornado crossed Highway 64/264 near Shepards School Road traveling parallel to Highway 64/264 before crossing Old Bunn Road. Numerous trees were blown down and one shed was destroyed along Old Bunn Road. The strongest tornado damage was evident at 1311 Old Bunn Road where a home sustained a fair amount of minor roof damage when a carport collapsed and numerous outbuildings were destroyed by a combination of tornadic winds and falling trees. Winds in this area were estimated at around 80 mph. After striking the residence on Old Bunn Road the tornado again crossed highway 64 eventually crossing Parks Village Road where another large hardwood fell destroying an outbuilding. The tornado then moved into a swampy area before crossing Highway 39 just north of the intersection of Highway 39 and Highway 97. Numerous trees at a residence on Highway 39 were uprooted or snapped. A|home in the area lost several shingles and some siding was damaged. Winds in this area were around 70 to 75 mph. The tornado moved into southern Franklin County for a short distance before lifting off the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .38 E Rockton, NC
EF1 category
May 5, 2009
4:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down initially just to the west of NC Highway 96 in a wooded area. The tornado cross NC Highway 96 and produced significant damage to several homes along and east of NC Highway 96. The homes sustained exterior and roof damage with uprooted or snapped tree damage consistent with EF-1 damage. |The tornado proceed to cross NC Highway 39. Several homes between Antioch Church Road and NC Highway 42 sustained damaged. The tornado continued to track east-northeast, causing roof shingle damage to the Antioch Fire Station and a nearby home. A mobile home near the fire department also sustained shingle and siding damage. The tornado then continued to track northeast across Barnes Lake Road and NC Highway 222, where it caused significant tree damage and some minor roof or shingle damage to surrounding homes or mobile homes. The tornado then |exited the county, crossing over into southwest Nash County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.85 S Emit, NC
EF0 category
Sep 14, 2007
5:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: There was a report of a brief tornado touchdown near the Jordan community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.26 S Emit, NC
F2 category
Apr 15, 1996
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
Franklin County · 22,081 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pilot, NC
F1 category
Jun 13, 1982
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
May 29, 1973
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27597
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 27597 area census snapshot

People & households
Population29,003
Households10,807
Housing units11,440
Income
Median household income$81,862
$100k+ households48.6%
$150k+ households20.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,468
Attached single-family427
Small multifamily519
Large multifamily199
Mobile homes1,822
Housing mix
Single-family share74.0%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share6.3%
Mobile-home share15.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,626
Renter-occupied2,181
Vacant units633
Home value & age
Median home value$272,000
Owner homes $300k+42.9%
Owner homes $500k+12.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.6%
Median year built1997
Older-home share25.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,473
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27597 have on record?

Our records show 15 hail, 85 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27597, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27597?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27597 is 2.00″. It was reported near Rolesville, NC on May 23, 1973.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27597 — 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 27597 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27597 — 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 27597 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27597 — 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 27597 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27597 — 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 27597, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27597, 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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