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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27889

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27889 from March 14, 1975 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
65
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27889 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27889

43 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Washington, NC
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2025
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted 10 to 12 minutes. The ground is covered.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Old Ford, NC
1.50″ hail
Jun 3, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC SENT PICTURES OF QUARTER TO PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Goose Creek State P, NC
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND 50 MPH WINDS EAST OF WASHINGTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Washington Park, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2015
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Martin County · 7,517 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported near Highway 17 south of Williamston.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.35 SE Bear Grass, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2014
6:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail reported near River Road in Washington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Washington Arpt, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2014
6:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Washington Arpt, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2014
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Washington Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2014
6:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Washington Arpt, NC
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2012
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 WNW Pineville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2012
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported quarter size hail at the Sheriff's Office.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Washington Arpt, NC
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2012
4:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Beaufort County emergency management reported dime to nickel size hail on Cherry Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WNW Alligoods, NC
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2012
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Beaufort County emergency manager reported quarter to half dollar size hail with wind gusts estimated at 40 to 50 miles per hour.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Old Ford, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2011
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency manager reported penny size hail north of Washington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSE Old Ford, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2010
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 E Wharton, 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 27889

65 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Beaufort County 911 comms center relayed report of a tree on a house. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Washington, NC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported due to storm damage in Washington_ NC. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Washington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Washington Park, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down John Small Ave/US Highway 264.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Washington Park, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a large tree down blocking two lanes of HWY 264 east of Washington... NC. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bunyan, NC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2025
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down... large pine tree branches snapped off in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Old Ford, NC
UNK mph
May 30, 2025
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Beaufort County 911 center reported a tree down near the intersection of Asbury Church Road and Magnolia School Road. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Bunyan, NC
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2024
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tideland EMC reported a tree down on powerlines along River Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW River Road, NC
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2024
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down across the roadway near Washington... including Highland Dr. and Corsica Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Washington Park, NC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs down on ground across Roanoke Christian Camp damaging playground equipment. Time of damage estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW River Road, NC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire department and police personnel reported pine trees fallen on trailers. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Washington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Highway 32 between Brick Kiln Road and toward Pamlico Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Washington Park, NC
UNK mph
May 9, 2023
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON BROAD CREEK ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E River Road, NC
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE DOWNED TREES BEHIND A RESIDENCE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Goose Creek State P, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BRANCHES DOWNED AND A FEW ROTTED TREES SNAPPED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Bunyan, 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 27889

12 reports
UNK category
Aug 15, 2020
4:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND AN EF-1 TORNADO ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE ISAIAS FORMED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK THAT TRACKED NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE PARK’S PARKING LOT. A SWATH OF LARGE PINE TREES WERE DAMAGED ACROSS THE TRACK... SNAPPED FROM TWO TO TWENTY FEET UP... AND ACROSS TRAILS WITHIN THE STATE PARK. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES WERE OBSERVED WITH THIS TORNADO. SPECIAL THANKS TO GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK FOR THEIR COORDINATION WITH THIS STORM SURVEY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Goose Creek State Park, NC
EF0 category
Jul 17, 2009
7:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved southeast from near the intersection of Swan Point Road and River Road, for about one mile, to the Pamlico River in southeastern Beaufort county. Twenty five homes were damaged with trees and power lines down. Damage was estimated at 58 thousand dollars. No deaths or injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.64 S Bunyan, NC
EF0 category
Jul 17, 2009
4:23 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Fire fighter witnessed multiple tornado touchdowns north of Highway 264, 10 miles east northeast of Washington. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.35 ENE Alligoods, NC
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2009
1:40 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with winds estimated up to 85 mph briefly touched down northeast of Washington. The tornado touched down near the 4000 block of Slatestone Road and produced minor damage to several homes. One home had considerable damage to its roof. A vehicle had its windshield blown out.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .74 NW Alligoods, NC
EF0 category
Apr 20, 2008
2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown reported just southeast of Washington.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.49 SSW Bunyan, NC
EF1 category
Jul 11, 2007
6:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado moved through the Old Ford area during the early evening hours. Thirty structures were damaged. Three structures sustained major damage. Winds were estimated near 90 mph from damage assessment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Old Ford, NC
F0 category
Feb 22, 2003
5:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of brief tornado touchdown with minor damage reported at Chico's Used Tire Store on highway 24.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jacksonville, NC
F2 category
Oct 8, 1996
8:33 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Bath, NC
F1 category
Oct 8, 1996
8:30 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Washington, NC
F1 category
Apr 15, 1984
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Oct 3, 1980
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Mar 14, 1975
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 27889
Beaufort County · 16,077 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 27889 area census snapshot

People & households
Population24,568
Households11,057
Housing units12,956
Income
Median household income$52,694
$100k+ households27.0%
$150k+ households10.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,114
Attached single-family396
Small multifamily1,353
Large multifamily345
Mobile homes2,722
Housing mix
Single-family share62.6%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share13.1%
Mobile-home share21.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,713
Renter-occupied4,344
Vacant units1,899
Home value & age
Median home value$184,100
Owner homes $300k+17.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+2%
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,161
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27889 have on record?

Our records show 43 hail, 65 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27889, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27889?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27889 is 2.00″. It was reported near .69 S Washington Arpt, NC on March 28, 2007.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27889 — 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 27889 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27889 — 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 27889 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27889 — 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 27889 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27889 — 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 27889, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27889, 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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