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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27893

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27893 from June 21, 1970 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
106
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27893 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27893

31 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EAST NASH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR US-264 ALT E AND LANDFILL ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Saratoga, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN SPOTTER ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORRIS BLVD AND LODGE ST IN WILSON... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Wilson, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Sims, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
3:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported near the intersection of Tarboro Street an Glendale Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WSW Wilson, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
3:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilson, NC
1.25″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
3:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail covering the ground at Tarboro Street and Glendale Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.62 WSW Wilson, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported at NC Highway 117.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 WNW Contentnea, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2012
4:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along Airport Boulevard near Merch Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 SSW Wilson Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2011
11:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilson, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2009
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Black Creek, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2009
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail was reported at NC Highway 42 and Lamm Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.98 NE Lamms Xrds, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2009
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail reported at Howard Burton and Wood Ridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 E Black Creek, NC
0.88″ hail
May 29, 2009
6:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was reported by the public on Yank Road south of Wilson, North Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.58 S Contentnea, NC
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2009
6:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported by an off duty National Weather Service employee, several miles to the southeast of Wilson, North Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 NE Contentnea, NC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2009
5:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported in a swath from the intersection of United States Highway 301 and Wiggins Mill Road and ending at the Wilson County Fairgrounds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 WNW Contentnea, 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 27893

106 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a vehicle travelling on I-95 northbound at mile marker 118.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Sims, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of US-264 Alt E and Landfill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Tartts Mill Road and Landfill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Willbanks, NC
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down resulting in power outage near NC 42.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 5352 NC Highway 58 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Stantonsburg, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Pearson St and Gold St in Wilson. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Corbett Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Jackson St and Green St in Wilson. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of US Highway 301 and New Bern St. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Nash St and Reid St in Wilson. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Parkway and Tuskeegee St. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Woodbridge Rd and Howard Loop Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Black Creek, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Yank Rd and Akron Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Black Creek, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several trees down around Wilson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Saratoga, 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 27893

4 reports
UNK category
Sep 5, 2019
8:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: WILSON COUNTY EM REPORTS DAMAGE JUST NORTHWEST OF SARATOGA. THIS DAMAGE IS CONSISTENT WITH A ROTATIONAL VELOCITY COUPLET AND TDS SIGNATURE ON THE 0.2 DEGREE ANGLE OF THE KRAX WRS-88D.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Saratoga, NC
EF3 category
Nov 15, 2008
3:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado occurred along a discontinuous, approximately eight-mile path that began with minor roof damage to a dwelling and a snapped tree along Harrison drive just south of Ward Boulevard. The most significant damage was then noted to the northeast, along London Church Road, south of Route 1330. On London Church Road, one home was completely destroyed and swept off of its foundation. Based on eyewitness accounts and the damage, fire and rescue estimate the home rolled as many as four times. In this home, there was unfortunately one fatality and two injuries.|Across the road from this home to the northeast, the upper portion of a home was destroyed, and another home had a roof completely blown away with trees on top of it. In this latter home, eyewitness accounts noted there were two more injuries, conditions unknown. ||The tornado then followed a discontinuous path into Elm City. There were numerous indications of tree damage in elm city with a porch roof blown off, and outbuildings damaged or toppled. Finally, the last noticeable damage was observed along route 1400, and just north of the intersection of Hefner Road and Route 1402, where small clusters of trees were snapped and outbuildings were damaged. The damage in and northeast of Elm City was consistent with EF-0 damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 N Wilson, NC
F0 category
Jun 4, 2004
11:50 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado blew trees down near Stantonsburg and the Wayne County border.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Stantonsburg, NC
F0 category
May 1, 1997
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27893
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilson, 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 27893 area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,626
Households16,074
Housing units18,383
Income
Median household income$40,180
$100k+ households22.0%
$150k+ households6.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,256
Attached single-family608
Small multifamily4,702
Large multifamily681
Mobile homes2,136
Housing mix
Single-family share55.8%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share29.3%
Mobile-home share11.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,837
Renter-occupied9,237
Vacant units2,309
Home value & age
Median home value$153,000
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,741
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27893 have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 106 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27893, 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 27893?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27893 is 1.75″. It was reported near Saratoga, NC on March 27, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27893 — 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 27893 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27893 — 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 27893 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27893 — 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 27893 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27893 — 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 27893, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27893, 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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