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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28144

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28144 from June 2, 1968 through July 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
45
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28144 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28144

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Observed at Salisbury HS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near West Monroe St.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salisbury, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size covered the ground to the north of Salisbury.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ESE Franklin, NC
1.75″ hail
Nov 16, 2011
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail fell along East Ridge Rd near Old Mocksville Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 NW Spencer, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2007
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2007
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size reported east of Interstate 85 in the Salisbury area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.5 E Salisbury, NC
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2006
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2000
6:28 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Salisbury, NC
0.75″ hail
May 11, 1996
2:09 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Spencer, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1992
6:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 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 28144

45 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports a tree across the road near the intersection of Confederate Ave and Brownrigg Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in multiple locations around the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ESE Salisbury. Spotter reports a tree down on a house on N Arlington St. EM confirmed home occupant was on front porch and suffered minor injury to her leg when tree fell. Numerous trees and power lines down throughout the city. Utility company reports hundreds of outages from the south side of Salisbury to Spencer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
May 4, 2025
5:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage attributed to fallen trees/limbs around Long Bow Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Spencer, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree split and fell into roadway near the intersection of N Ellis St and W Council St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across the Salisbury area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down countywide with a concentration in and around Salisbury. Some trees on houses and many blocking roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Salisbury. 2 large trees snapped. Parts are on a house and car. Multiple other trees down throughout the city along with reports of hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Spencer, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several social media pictures of trees and power lines down in the Salisbury area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a couple trees down and two snapped power lines north of Spencer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Spencer, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power outages across Salisbury and Spencer caused by trees falling across power lines/utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Spencer, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house with reports of numerous other trees also down in Salisbury... North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Spencer, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: On the 400 Block of Main Street...A maple tree fell against a 2 story house. On the 700 Block of Craige Street...A large oak tree fell on a single story house. Another oak tree fell on a single story house. On the 800 Block of Ellis Street...A large oak tree fell on a single story house destroying the residence. On the 400 Block of Franklin Street...A small maple tree fell against a single story apartment building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2023
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Martin Luther King Jr Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Salisbury, 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 28144

2 reports
F1 category
May 29, 1996
5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Salisbury, NC
F1 category
Jan 8, 1978
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28144
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 28144 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,238
Households10,818
Housing units12,655
Income
Median household income$51,432
$100k+ households25.6%
$150k+ households8.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,738
Attached single-family387
Small multifamily2,262
Large multifamily912
Mobile homes356
Housing mix
Single-family share69.1%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share25.1%
Mobile-home share2.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,855
Renter-occupied4,963
Vacant units1,837
Home value & age
Median home value$205,900
Owner homes $300k+26.8%
Owner homes $500k+10.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1967
Older-home share68.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,556
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28144 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 45 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28144, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28144?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28144 is 1.75″. It was reported near Spencer, NC on November 16, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28144 — 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 28144 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28144 — 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 28144 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28144 — 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 28144 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28144 — 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 28144, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28144, 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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