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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27844

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27844 from April 14, 1984 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27844 · 1984–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27844

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27844
Warren County · 6,417 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported by the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Arcola, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 15, 1999
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail covered the ground from the Warren county line to I-95. The hail decreased in size to dimes east of I-95.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hollister, NC
0.75″ hail
May 24, 1988
11:45 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 1984
2:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 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 27844

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ssw Airlie, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a powerline near the Hollister area co-located with nearly 400 power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down between Essex and Hollister per Duke Energy outage map.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2023
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A COUPLE TREES DOWN IN THE HOLLISTER AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2022
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ACROSS THE ROADWAY ALONG PORTER RD IN HOLLISTER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2022
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Warren County · 6,417 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN ALONG NC HIGHWAY 43 NORTHWEST OF HOLLISTER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2020
5:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED TREES ONTO A POWER LINE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NC HIGHWAY 561 AND NC HIGHWAY 43. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2019
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT GIBBS AVE AND NC HIGHWAY 561.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
May 22, 2018
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 SE ARCOLA. THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED A TREE ONTO A POWERLINE ALONG ROUTE 561 NEAR THE TOWN OF HOLLISTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
May 6, 2018
8:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 43 IN ESSEX.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2016
9:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWNED ACROSS HWY 561 AT WILLIAMS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Arcola, NC
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2016
12:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ON HWY 43. RELAYED BY WARREN CO 911.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Arcola, NC
58 mph
Apr 25, 2014
5:03 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power-lines were blown down at Silvertown Road and Norman Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 WSW Ringwood, NC
58 mph
Jul 24, 2013
5:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down across Medoc Mountain Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .29 N Hollister, 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 27844

1 reports
EF1 category
Apr 24, 2014
2:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27844
Halifax County · 15,556 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Approximately 20 pines were snapped halfway up near NC Highway 43 where the tornado first touched down. At this point the tornado crossed through a heavily wooded area before crossing Ita road. In the vicinity of Ita road near Silvertown Road, there was significant damage to the roof of 2 mobile homes. A total of 8 mobile homes were damaged. In addition, 2 carports were destroyed and a steel rod driven through the wall of the most damaged mobile home. Two other houses sustained minor damage. Numerous trees were blown down along the path. The tornado continued for another 1/4 mile into a wooded area before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.36 S Essex, 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 27844 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,361
Households1,387
Housing units1,701
Income
Median household income$38,058
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households7.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached788
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily36
Large multifamily7
Mobile homes867
Housing mix
Single-family share46.3%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share2.5%
Mobile-home share51.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,001
Renter-occupied386
Vacant units314
Home value & age
Median home value$90,500
Owner homes $300k+4.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1988
Older-home share36.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,262
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27844 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 26 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27844, 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 27844?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27844 is 1.75″. It was reported near Hollister, NC on April 14, 1984.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27844 — 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 27844 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27844 — 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 27844 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27844 — 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 27844 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27844 — 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 27844, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27844, 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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