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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28147

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28147 from April 27, 1965 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
96
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28147 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28147

22 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of golf ball size hail between Cleveland and Salisbury. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Woodleaf, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Located approximately 5 miles west of Salisbury... North Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW China Grove, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2018
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL BEING REPORTED ON SHERRILLS FORD ROAD. A TREE DOWN ON HWY 70 IN SALISBURY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
Nov 16, 2011
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
4:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.64 ENE Mill Bridge, NC
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2011
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail covered the ground about 5 miles west of Salisbury.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.64 WNW Rowan Co Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
5:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Majolica, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2008
7:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported on highway 150 southwest of Salisbury.
NWS Hail Report Location: .78 SW Salisbury, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2007
5:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at the intersection of Old Concord Rd and St Pauls Church Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.5 SSW Salisbury, NC
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2006
2:17 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2003
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Salisbury, NC
1.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2000
4:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salisbury, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 17, 2000
7:16 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Salisbury, NC
1.75″ hail
May 22, 1999
12:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Salisbury, 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 28147

96 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
2:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Henderson Grove Church Road and Jacob Bost Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Airport Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Cedar Springs Rd and S Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NCDOT reports trees down in Twin Chapel.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NCDOT reports trees down near the intersection of Cooper Rd and Miller Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N China Grove, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2023
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in driveway on Sherrills Ford Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2022
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON POWER LINES ON WHITE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Cleveland, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG HARRISON ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Woodleaf, NC
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2021
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON GOODNIGHT RD NEAR LILLIAN CIRCLE. VEHICLE RAN INTO TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Cleveland, NC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TREE DOWN ON POWERLINE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Woodleaf, 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 28147

2 reports
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
11:41 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28147
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage began in a wooded area between Thomason Rd and Henry Lane. The tornado continued northeast toward Elliot Dr, where a large section of roof was peeled off a mobile home and two large trees fell on and severely damaged a second mobile home. Additional uprooted trees, mainly pines were noted in this area. The tornado crossed highway 601 just north of Hidden Valley Rd. Some homes sustained minor roof damage and the roof was blown off an outbuilding as well. As the tornado crossed the highway, numerous pine trees were snapped off 10 to 20 feet high. The tornado apparently lifted briefly at this point before touching down again in a wooded area near Beck Rd. Numerous trees were snapped 10 to 20 feet off the ground. The roof was also blown off an outbuilding on Beck Rd. As the tornado continued northeast, a carport was destroyed on Old Mocsksville Rd across from the Newport Dr intersection, while most of the roof covering was removed from a frame home at the intersection of Newport Dr and Old Mocksville Rd. Another home on Newport Dr had much of its metal roof torn off while still another home was stripped of most of its shingles. Several large trees fell on another home on Newport Dr, severely damaging the structure. The damage path narrowd toward the end of Newport Dr, but remained fairly intense, with numerous trees downed in varying directions. The tornado may have lifted briefly at this point, but another damage path was found downstream in Davie County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 NW Franklin, NC
F1 category
Apr 27, 1965
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28147
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 28147 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,189
Households9,341
Housing units10,095
Income
Median household income$59,770
$100k+ households34.2%
$150k+ households9.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,667
Attached single-family105
Small multifamily1,489
Large multifamily1,077
Mobile homes1,748
Housing mix
Single-family share56.1%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share25.4%
Mobile-home share17.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,900
Renter-occupied3,441
Vacant units754
Home value & age
Median home value$241,600
Owner homes $300k+31.8%
Owner homes $500k+6.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1990
Older-home share33.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,725
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28147 have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 96 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28147, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28147?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28147 is 1.75″. It was reported near Woodleaf, NC on June 27, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28147 — 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 28147 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28147 — 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 28147 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28147 — 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 28147 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28147 — 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 28147, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28147, 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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