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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28056

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28056 from May 9, 1962 through July 31, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28056 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28056

19 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2018
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED QUARTER (1.00') SIZE HAIL AT FORBES RD & LITTLE MOUNTAIN RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Crowders, NC
1.50″ hail
Jun 13, 2014
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail. Newspaper reported ping pong ball size hail in the Gastonia area as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Lowell, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2014
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham radio operator reported large than dime size hail near the intersection of Redbud Ln and New Hope Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Lowell, NC
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2014
2:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 SW Cramerton, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2013
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported off Lowell Bethesda Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.83 WSW Cramerton, NC
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2011
3:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Hickory Grove Rd and Lees Rd, with hail up to half dollar size reported on the northeast side of Belmont.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Belmont Jct, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2011
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter size hail fell at Hudson Bvd and highway 321.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E South Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2011
5:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of Reese St and Bartlett St.
NWS Hail Report Location: .76 WSW Belmont Jct, NC
2.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
4:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of baseballs damaged airplanes at the Gastonia airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .13 WNW Gastonia Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2011
12:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Mc Adenville, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.39 ENE Gastonia Arpt, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
2:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2004
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Gastonia, NC
1.50″ hail
Aug 2, 2002
3:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Gastonia, 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 28056

34 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage attributed to fallen trees or limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Cramerton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2023
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported trees and powerlines down on Meadow Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Cramerton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media image of snapped power pole with blocked roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Cramerton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 25, 2021
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREE DOWN IN THE ROAD NEAR ROBINSON RD AND CEDAR GROVE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Crowders, NC
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MNGR REPORTED TREES DOWN ON HOUSES... POWER LINES DOWN ON BRIARCLIFF RD AND UNION RD NEAR GASTONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Crowders, NC
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREES DOWN ALONG WOODSTREAM DR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Crowders, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ON UNION NEW HOPE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cramerton, NC
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2018
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED 18 TO 24 INCH DIAMETER TREE BLOWN DOWN ON HOUSE AT FORBES RD. AND LITTLE MOUNTAIN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Crowders, NC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS GREATER THAN 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER BLOWN DOWN ON ASHTON PLACE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2018
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN DOWN ONTO A HOUSE NEAR INTERSECTION OF FORBES ROAD AND HEMPHILL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2017
6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON HICKORY GROVE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Mcadenville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2017
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS TWO TREES BLOWN DOWN. ALSO...POWER POLE ON FIRE DUE TO LIGHTNING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2017
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWNED
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2016
7:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED LARGE TREE BLOCKING ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHURCH ST. AND CEDAR ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Gastonia, NC
58 mph
Dec 22, 2013
2:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down along Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd, with several power outages reported in Lowell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 NW Mc Adenville, 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 28056

3 reports
UNK category
Feb 6, 2020
4:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG PINNACLE ROAD AND UNITY CHURCH ROAD. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crowders, NC
F0 category
Jan 5, 2007
4:39 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short tornado damage track ran through the Autumn Acres subdivision in Gastonia. Eight homes received mostly minor roof damage. Some outbuildings were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Gastonia, NC
F1 category
Nov 15, 2006
10:51 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28056
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS survey found a short damage path, consistent with a tornado, near Cramerton. The tornado damaged the West Cramerton Baptist Church, removing several shingles, damaging stained glass windows, knocking off the steeple and blowing off the front door.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Cramerton, 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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ZIP 28056 area census snapshot

People & households
Population35,963
Households13,618
Housing units14,415
Income
Median household income$90,422
$100k+ households46.2%
$150k+ households21.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,710
Attached single-family468
Small multifamily521
Large multifamily403
Mobile homes1,313
Housing mix
Single-family share81.2%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share6.4%
Mobile-home share9.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,803
Renter-occupied2,815
Vacant units797
Home value & age
Median home value$283,800
Owner homes $300k+44.9%
Owner homes $500k+9.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1987
Older-home share36.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,220
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28056 have on record?

Our records show 19 hail, 34 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28056, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28056?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28056 is 2.75″. It was reported near .13 WNW Gastonia Arpt, NC on April 9, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28056 — 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 28056 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28056 — 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 28056 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28056 — 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 28056 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28056 — 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 28056, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28056, 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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