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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28137

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28137 from September 1, 1970 through March 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28137 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28137

6 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2009
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28137
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.46 S Pooletown, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of hail was reported ranging from quarter to golf ball size hail starting near Rogers Road and ending near NC Highway 740 and US Highway 52 near New London.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.46 WSW Halls Ferry Jct, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Richfield.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE Richfield, NC
2.50″ hail
May 14, 2006
2:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richfield, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 22, 2006
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PENNY SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON ROUTE 49 IN RICHFIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Richfield, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 1978
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 28137

17 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Bell Road and South Gold Branch Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Richfield, NC
UNK mph
Sep 24, 2024
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines and trees down in the 13000 block of Bringle Ferry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Craven, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway near Bringle Ferry Rd and Wyatts Grove Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Craven, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Bringle Ferry Road at Panther Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Craven, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SE Craven. Trees down along Bringle Ferry Road at Panther Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Craven, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down in the Richfield area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richfield, NC
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2023
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway at the 48800 block of High Rock Rd in Richfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Richfield, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2022
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE THROUGH HOUSE ON RIVER RD. A COUPLE OTHER TREES DOWN ON THE 3700 BLOCK OF RIVER RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Gold Hill, NC
UNK mph
May 4, 2019
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 NE RICHFIELD. DOT ESTIMATES UP TO FIFTEEN TREES DOWN IN A SMALL AREA ALONG WILLIE RD... ONE AT FONTANA DR AND ANOTHER AT SPIVEY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Richfield, NC
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM RICHFIELD. TREE DOWN OFF ROUTE 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richfield, NC
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2018
12:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OFF ROUTE 49.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richfield, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN AT STOKES FERRY RD AND RIVER RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 ESE Rockwell, NC
58 mph
Jul 20, 2010
4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A shed was blown over just south of Richfield.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 E Richfield, NC
58 mph
Jul 20, 2009
4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down along Millingport Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.3 NNE Millingport, NC
58 mph
Jul 22, 2008
5:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down near Highway 52 and Old Salisbury Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 ESE Richfield, 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 28137

1 reports
EF0 category
Sep 5, 2011
7:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28137
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Raleigh has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down south of the Richfield area in Stanly County. The first touchdown occurred immediately south of Rogers Road where a swath of downed trees and power lines 100 yards across were located. The tornado continued northward tearing the roof off of four wooden outbuildings with metal sheet roofing. Two of the buildings were completely destroyed while the other two were intact despite considerable roof damage. Debris from these buildings was scattered for 200-300 yards in a circular pattern. Debris also included half inch thick metal fencing that had been twisted and displaced one hundred yards. Many trees were snapped off near their bases. Beyond the outbuildings of the farm, the tornado continued northward, briefly lifting north of Sunnybrook Road. | |Another brief touchdown was noted approximately 3 miles to the north and produced damage to several trees at a residence along NC Highway 49. Touchdown occurred south of Highway 49, continued across the road and lifted near the residence at 22221 Highway 49 just north of the road. No structural damage was found at this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.24 NNE Millingport, 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 28137 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,618
Households1,023
Housing units1,384
Income
Median household income$71,875
$100k+ households41.7%
$150k+ households12.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached994
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily39
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes343
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share2.8%
Mobile-home share24.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied853
Renter-occupied170
Vacant units361
Home value & age
Median home value$250,600
Owner homes $300k+34.5%
Owner homes $500k+6.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1984
Older-home share42.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars995
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28137 have on record?

Our records show 6 hail, 17 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28137, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28137?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28137 is 2.50″. It was reported near Richfield, NC on May 14, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28137 — 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 28137 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28137 — 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 28137 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28137 — 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 28137 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28137 — 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 28137, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28137, 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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