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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28138

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28138 from July 26, 1974 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28138 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28138

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2024
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Cabarrus County · 70,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from marble to quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Rockwell, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND A RAILING BLOWN OFF A FRONT PORCH IN ROCKWELL
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockwell, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 2, 2014
6:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Cabarrus County · 70,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail on Rock Olive Dr.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.45 ENE Watts Xrds, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
4:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Rockwell, NC
0.88″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
4:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 SE Shupings Mill, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Cabarrus County · 70,056 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.05 NE Watts Xrds, NC
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2008
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported between Salisbury and Rockwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 NNW Rockwell, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 7, 2006
1:48 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Rockwell, NC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
1:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockwell, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2001
4:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire truck on a call encountered golfball-sized hail and road flooding. Part of the asphalt was washed away as a result of the storm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockwell, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 1999
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Rockwell, 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 28138

42 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Some lines on an unoccupied car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Faith, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Oxford Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Faith, NC
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees... snapped power pole and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE China Grove, NC
UNK mph
May 3, 2025
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down at Old Beatty Ford Rd and Emmanuel Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Gold Hill, NC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown onto house on Beatty Ford Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Faith, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Roy Cline Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Kannapolis, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Cabarrus County · 70,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 trees down on Irish Potato Rd near the Rowan/Cabarrus county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Kannapolis, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Cabarrus County · 70,056 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few rural homes in the area have roof damage from a combination of wind damage and hail. A few trees were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Rockwell, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed in the Rockwell area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockwell, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NCDOT reports trees down on Sand Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Rockwell, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NCDOT reports trees down on NC 152 HWY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Faith, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockwell, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees down east of China Grove near the Cabarrus County line. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE China Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON POWER LINE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rockwell, NC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28138
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN OFF CRESCENT RD... NW OF ROCKWELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Rockwell, 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 28138

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 28138 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,795
Households4,025
Housing units4,228
Income
Median household income$64,032
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households14.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,727
Attached single-family167
Small multifamily307
Large multifamily97
Mobile homes930
Housing mix
Single-family share64.5%
Attached-home share4.0%
Multifamily share9.6%
Mobile-home share22%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,785
Renter-occupied1,240
Vacant units203
Home value & age
Median home value$204,300
Owner homes $300k+28.5%
Owner homes $500k+11.5%
Owner homes $750k+4.2%
Median year built1991
Older-home share33.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,909
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28138 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 42 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28138, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28138?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28138 is 1.75″. It was reported near Rockwell, NC on June 26, 2001.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28138 — 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 28138 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28138 — 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 28138 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28138 — 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 28138 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28138 — 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 28138, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28138, 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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