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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27896

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27896 from January 23, 1992 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27896 · 1992–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27896

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2023
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM RELAYED REPORT OF AT LEAST QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR FOREST HILLS RD AND ALT 264. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Wilson, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR-SIZED HAIL REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE New Hope, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT FOREST HILLS RD NW AND HIGHWAY 42 IN WILSON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Wilson, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
3:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sims, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2014
5:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27896
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Sugar Hill Road near mile marker 127 on Interstate 95.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.12 ESE Strickland Xrds, NC
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2009
5:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27896
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along North Carolina Highway 97 at Strickland Crossroads.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 NE Strickland Xrds, NC
1.00″ hail
May 5, 2009
5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27896
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at North Carolina Highway 97 and Interstate 95.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 ESE Strickland Xrds, 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 27896

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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages caused by trees down damaging equipment near Old Bailey Hwy & NC-97.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nw New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-95 at mile marker 123.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW New Hope, NC
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrected... Local broadcast reported a large tree down on Monticello Drive. This tree fell on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Wilson, NC
63 mph
Mar 5, 2025
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple fences blown over in neighborhood. Wind gust measured on home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the Airport Blvd area of Wilson. Trees reported down on Bridgers Street... Bell Street... Christopher Drive... Hart Avenue and others. Some tress fell on apartments and homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2018
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE... 7-INCH... TREE LIMB DOWN ON LAKE WILSON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON RESIDENCE AT 5649 HORNES CHURCH ROAD... WILSON NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2017
11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON I-95 NEAR MILE MARKER 125.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW New Hope, NC
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
2:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down across Wilson County, North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 WNW Wilson, NC
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
2:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down along southbound I-95 near mile marker 123.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.05 NW Wilson Arpt, NC
58 mph
Jun 27, 2011
2:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down onto a house near Wilson. No damage information was available.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.32 ESE Wilson Arpt, NC
58 mph
Jul 31, 2008
3:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down on Highway 42.
NWS Wind Report Location: .91 WNW Wilson, NC
58 mph
Jun 1, 2008
7:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down near Interstate 95 and US Highway 264. Trees were also downed near Raleigh Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 E Lamm, NC
58 mph
Jul 28, 2007
4:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Nash County · 28,508 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blow down along the side of Highway 97 near the Interstate 95 exit.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.89 WSW (Rwi)Rocky Mt Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Jan 23, 1992
8:00 PM PST
Wind report for ZIP 27896
Wilson County · 23,176 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 27896

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 27896 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,808
Households7,953
Housing units8,496
Income
Median household income$67,893
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,972
Attached single-family470
Small multifamily1,213
Large multifamily344
Mobile homes497
Housing mix
Single-family share70.3%
Attached-home share5.5%
Multifamily share18.3%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,930
Renter-occupied2,023
Vacant units543
Home value & age
Median home value$213,600
Owner homes $300k+25.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.1%
Median year built1994
Older-home share21.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,757
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27896 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 15 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27896, 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 27896?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27896 is 1.25″. It was reported near New Hope, NC on June 17, 2022.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27896 — 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 27896 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27896 — 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 27896 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27896 — 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 27896 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27896 — 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 27896, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27896, 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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