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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27860

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27860 from August 6, 1993 through June 7, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27860 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 7, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27860

12 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 3, 2022
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. HAIL OF PING PONG... OR SLIGHTLY LARGER... WAS REPORTED IN ADDITION TO DAMAGING... STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wenona, NC
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2017
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN PANTEGO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pantego, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2015
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail reported in Pantego.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Pantego, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2015
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported in Terra Ceia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.12 W Terra Ceia, NC
0.88″ hail
May 2, 2012
5:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media relayed report of nickel size hail at the intersection of Pike Road and Candy Field Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Pike Road, NC
2.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
2:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball to Baseball size hail reported in Pantego.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Pantego, NC
2.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
1:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Hyde County · 2,412 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail and tree limbs down on Highway 45 five miles southwest of Pungo Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.28 WNW Ponzer, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2009
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Pantego, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2006
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pungo, NC
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2006
6:17 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Duplin County · 14,264 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Warsaw, NC
1.50″ hail
May 15, 2006
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Terra Ceia, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2000
8:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pantego, 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 27860

20 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 7, 2024
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across the Pantego and Belhaven area... including Swindell Rd... Sydney Rd... and US 264. Time estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Pantego, NC
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large branch split from tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pantego, NC
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Hyde County · 2,412 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tideland EMC reported a broken power pole. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ponzer, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tideland Electric Cooperative reported tree limbs on powerlines causing power outages in Pantego. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Pantego, NC
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2022
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES SNAPPED OFF TREES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pantego, NC
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2022
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND EVIDENCE OF WIND SPEEDS UP TO 75 MPH DUE TO A THUNDERSTORM MICROBURST. SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS WERE SNAPPED... AND A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN... INCLUDING ONE THAT FELL ON A PICKUP TRUCK. EXTENSIVE CROP DAMAGE WAS FOUND IN THE AREA AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wenona, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2021
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE/LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON POWER LINES REPORTED BY TIDELAND EMC. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Pantego, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 32N... NEAR PINETOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Long Acre Vfd, NC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
7:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR ROUTE 99 AND LOOP ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Pungo, NC
UNK mph
May 30, 2019
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN THE AREA ALONG WITH A LIGHT POLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pantego, NC
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM PHELPS LAKE. WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR PHELPS LAKE. *NEW TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phelps Lake, NC
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2018
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR PHELPS LAKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phelps Lake, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2017
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RAILROAD BED ROAD AND HIGHWAY 99.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wenona, NC
61 mph
Jul 7, 2017
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GUST WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OUTFLOW BOUNDARY FROM THE STORM
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Pantego, NC
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2016
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON RAILROAD BED RD. NORTH OF PANTEGO
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Morrisons Store, 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 27860

6 reports
EF2 category
Apr 7, 2014
2:49 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down near Highway 264 north of Belhaven. It began as an EF1 and tracked east-northeast toward Beech Ridge Road. Along Highway 264 there was damage to a few structures with numerous trees downed or snapped. One vehicle was lifted and tossed about 50 yards with 2 injuries. ||The tornado strengthened to a high end EF2 with winds estimated at 130 mph as it moved through the Beech Ridge Road area near Pantego. Several homes, out buildings and sheds were damaged or destroyed. A double wide mobile home was wiped off its foundation and destroyed despite being strapped down. Large numbers of trees were snapped, many at their base. ||The tornado then continued to produce EF2 damage on Ross Farm. A roof was blown off a house, an out building destroyed and large farm equipment moved. The tornado then dissipated in a field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 SE Pantego, NC
EF0 category
Mar 21, 2012
10:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very weak and brief tornado touched down near Wenona during the morning hours on March 21st. The tornado was spotted in an open field and did no damage. This tornado was not associated with a thunderstorm. These types of tornadoes are often referred to as dust-tube tornadoes or landspouts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.32 ENE Wenona, NC
EF0 category
Apr 28, 2011
4:23 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado produced sporadic damage to trees along Candyfield Road and Pike Road. One large hard wood tree was snapped at the base.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .66 NNW Pungo, NC
F2 category
Oct 11, 2002
4:38 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F2 tornado touched down near Pantego in the Swamp Road area. The tornado destroyed one house, a mobile home as well as a hog farm. Most of the dollar damage occurred to the farm with the destruction of hog houses and heavy equipment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pantego, NC
F0 category
Aug 26, 1998
7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27860
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wenona, NC
F1 category
Aug 6, 1993
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27860
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A two-car garage and home were damaged and a tobacco barn destroyed, totaling $15,000.
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 27860 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,349
Households446
Housing units746
Income
Median household income$58,750
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households14.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached516
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes224
Housing mix
Single-family share69.2%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share30.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied318
Renter-occupied128
Vacant units300
Home value & age
Median home value$110,900
Owner homes $300k+3.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share59.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars425
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27860 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 20 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27860, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 7, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27860?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27860 is 2.75″. It was reported near Ponzer, NC on July 24, 2009.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27860 — 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 27860 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27860 — 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 27860 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27860 — 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 27860 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27860 — 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 27860, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27860, 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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