Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Kingsport, TN • Champaign, IL • Johnson City, TN • Colorado Springs, CO • Denver, CO • Mattoon, IL • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NCATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fort Myers, FL • Tampa, FL • Lakeland, FL • Hickory, NC • Charlotte, NC • Owensboro, KY • Knoxville, TN • Evansville, IN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UTHeads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Kingsport, TN • Champaign, IL • Johnson City, TN • Colorado Springs, CO • Denver, CO • Mattoon, IL • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NCATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fort Myers, FL • Tampa, FL • Lakeland, FL • Hickory, NC • Charlotte, NC • Owensboro, KY • Knoxville, TN • Evansville, IN • Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UT
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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27705
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27705 from June 2, 1969 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 27705 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
86
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 27705 · 1969–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 21, 2026
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell 2 miles north of Northern Durham High School reported by a Raleigh Skywarn Spotter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
1.00″hail
Mar 20, 1998 8:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Durham Emergency Management reported quarter sized hail near the Durham and Orange county line on I-85.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Mar 20, 1998 6:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime hail was reported on 15-501 in the city of Durham by 911.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Jan 16, 1998 12:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Mar 5, 1997 7:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Aug 16, 1996 3:53 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Jul 18, 1996 4:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 11, 1996 6:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 4, 1996 6:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
May 29, 1996 7:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Jan 19, 1996 7:58 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Durham, NC
0.75″hail
Apr 2, 1990 7:26 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 28, 1989 2:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″hail
Jun 16, 1989 1:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″hail
Sep 24, 1988 1:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″hail
Aug 28, 1986 2:40 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 1986 5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 1986 5:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
May 6, 1984 7:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 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.
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines per Duke Energy map.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 23, 2026 12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power line near intersection of Mt. Sinai Rd and Kerley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 23, 2026 12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of NC-51 and Hillsborough Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2025 12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Chapel Hill Rd and Pinecrest Rd... resulting in power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2025 6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Caller reported a tree fell and struck their apartment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Durham, NC
59mph
Jul 24, 2024 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KTQV (Duke Univ. N. Heliport)... located at 120 ft AGL... reported 51 kts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jul 24, 2024 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy reported fallen trees or limbs caused a power outage for a couple of hundred customers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Sep 8, 2023 8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Oakland and Englewood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2023 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Durham, NC
72mph
Aug 15, 2023 8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on roof Duke Hospital helipad. AWOS station ID was KTQV.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2023 7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 N Durham. Tree down at the 1000 block of Leon St... destroying a bus stop shelter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2023 7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Cole Mill Rd and Medford Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2023 7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Academy Rd and Duke University Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jan 13, 2023 1:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF A BUILDING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF N. LASALLE STREET AND HILLSBOROUGH RD. IN DURHAM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Durham, NC
63mph
Jun 17, 2022 10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KTQV MEASURED 55 KTS AT 6:10 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Durham, NC
UNKmph
May 4, 2021 7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR LINDEN ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Hillsborough, NC
UNKmph
Nov 1, 2019 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED A TREE AND STRIPPED ADDITIONAL BARK OFF OF OTHER TREES NEAR A HOME NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LEON STREET AND N DUKE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Durham, NC
UNKmph
Nov 1, 2019 12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWERLINE DOWN ON MOBILE HOME ON MT HERMAN CHURCH RD AND PLEASANT GREEN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Hillsborough, NC
UNKmph
Aug 2, 2018 7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON GARRETT RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2018 3:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Durham, NC
UNKmph
May 12, 2017 1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CAMERON BLVD AND SCIENCE DR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Durham, NC
UNKmph
May 12, 2017 1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN NEAR THE 3200 BLOCK OF ROSE OF SHARON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Durham, NC
UNKmph
May 12, 2017 1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN AND BLOCKING THE ROAD ON PLEASANT GREEN RD AT THE ENO RIVER BRIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Hillsborough, NC
UNKmph
May 5, 2017 8:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION HOPEWELL DRIVE AND PICKETT ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Durham, NC
UNKmph
Feb 24, 2016 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROSE BRIER AND ROSE OF SARON ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Durham, NC
UNKmph
Feb 24, 2016 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON DELLWOOD DRIVE
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Durham, NC
UNKmph
Feb 24, 2016 8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES IN ENO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Hillsborough, NC
58mph
Aug 12, 2014 5:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down on power lines near I-85 near mile marker 172.
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down at the intersection of Trent Drive and Erwin Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 NW West Durham, NC
58mph
Jun 11, 2014 4:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down along a swath from several miles west of Durham to near Bethesda. In addition, 2 homes had trees fall on them. Monetary damages were unknown and were estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.97 W Hope Vly, NC
58mph
Sep 1, 2013 6:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near the intersection of New Hope Church Road and Mt. Hermon Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 E Glenn, NC
58mph
Sep 8, 2012 4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees and power-lines were blown down along Duke Street, Broad Street and near Avondale and Interstate 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: N West Durham, NC
58mph
Jul 28, 2012 7:07 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 NE Blackwood, NC
58mph
Jun 29, 2012 10:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the city of Durham, with one tree falling onto a van.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.97 W West Durham, NC
58mph
Feb 24, 2012 5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees and power-lines were blown down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 WSW Durham, NC
58mph
Jul 4, 2011 5:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large pine tree fell down into a swimming pool near Cornwallis Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.48 WNW Hope Vly, NC
58mph
Apr 5, 2011 2:36 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees were blown down near the city of Durham, with one of the trees landing on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.88 WSW Durham, NC
58mph
Jul 31, 2008 2:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One Pine tree was blown down across the road at the intersection of Old Guess Road and Rose of Sharon Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.37 NE Huckleberry Spg, NC
58mph
Jul 9, 2008 5:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down across US Highway 15-501 near exit 106.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 WSW West Durham, NC
58mph
Jul 4, 2008 8:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down along Perkins Road and off of Academy Road between Pincrest Road and Wrightwood Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.25 SW West Durham, NC
60mph
Jun 22, 2008 3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across University Station Road, Old Highway 10, and New Hope Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 SSW Glenn, NC
58mph
Jan 14, 2005 4:55 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of small trees were blown down in northwest Durham near Interstate 85.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
69mph
Sep 28, 2004 4:20 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds near Interstate 85 and Club Boulevard downed trees and blew over a fence along the back lot of the Starlight Drive-In. One of the panels from the fence blew through a double-pane window at a residence across the street. Minor roof damage, mostly missing shingles, occurred a other residences along the same block.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Jun 11, 2004 7:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Coal Mill Road and Sparger Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Durham, NC
58mph
Feb 22, 2003 12:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Sep 15, 2002 4:11 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
May 13, 2002 6:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down, some blocking Highway 70.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Aug 27, 2001 7:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Dec 17, 2000 4:10 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Cheek and Essex Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Aug 10, 2000 1:40 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in the Northgate area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
69mph
May 25, 2000 9:55 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 shed was smashed and 3 homes had moderate to extensive damage from fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
May 20, 2000 8:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and a few power lines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
May 20, 2000 7:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Apr 8, 2000 3:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong wind gusts knocked down a tree that crashed into a mobile home and ripped a roof off a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Jun 3, 1998 9:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three large trees were uprooted on Hillandale Road and Mavcon Avenue in Durham.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Sep 10, 1997 6:05 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN DURHAM AND SOUTH OF TOWN. POWER WAS OUT FOR MORE THAN 5000 HOMES. A CAR AND A HOME WERE DAMAGED BY FALLING TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Jul 16, 1997 4:05 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE DOWNED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN DURHAM COUNTY INCLUDING CROWDALE DRIVE AND INTERSTATE 85 AND GUESS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
58mph
Mar 5, 1997 7:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jul 2, 1996 3:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNKmph
May 29, 1996 7:35 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNKmph
May 11, 1996 3:50 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jan 19, 1996 7:58 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNKmph
Jun 26, 1992 3:15 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 25, 1992 1:05 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Aug 4, 1991 5:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jul 11, 1990 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 22, 1990 10:32 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 3, 1990 4:55 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
May 1, 1990 6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
May 6, 1989 12:52 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Apr 27, 1989 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Apr 25, 1989 9:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 1988 5:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
May 23, 1988 8:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
May 16, 1988 3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 3, 1987 6:50 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Aug 27, 1986 2:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Aug 11, 1986 1:38 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Aug 2, 1986 6:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Apr 6, 1986 5:23 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Apr 6, 1986 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
58mph
May 8, 1984 2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Mar 20, 1984 11:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
81mph
Jan 4, 1982 6:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
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Jun 2, 1969 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 27705
2 reports
F1category
Jul 16, 1989 8:35 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0category
Dec 31, 1975 4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27705
Durham County · 81,891 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27705 on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27705 have on record?
Our records show 44 hail, 86 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27705, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27705?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27705 is 1.75″. It was reported near Durham, NC on March 14, 2016.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27705 — 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 27705 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 27705 — 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 27705 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 27705 — 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 27705 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27705 — 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 27705, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27705, 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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