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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28208

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28208 from March 12, 1955 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28208 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28208

9 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 19, 2019
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Paw Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2019
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON WILKINSON BLVD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Charlotte, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2017
12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN THE WESLEY HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Charlotte, NC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2014
2:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on Pruitt St.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Charlotte, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2011
9:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported along Moores Chapel Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Douglas Muni Arpt, NC
1.75″ hail
May 12, 1971
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 1967
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 1959
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 12, 1955
1:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 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 28208

42 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Center City Charl, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
4:04 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages on Belfast Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Center City Charlot, NC
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
12:29 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees and limbs on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Center City Charl, NC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Rowan Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Paw Creek, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports a tree through the roof of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Center City Charlo, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Center City Charl, NC
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power lines down on Eaton Cir.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Paw Creek, NC
61 mph
Aug 12, 2022
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM KCLT. ASOS STATION KCLT CHARLOTTE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Paw Creek, NC
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2021
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MASSIVE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ALL LANES OF WEST MOREHEAD ST NEAR STADIUM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR VELOCITY DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Charlotte, NC
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN ON TUCKASEEGEE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Paw Creek, NC
65 mph
Aug 19, 2019
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 65 MPH PEAK WIND GUST FROM THE SOUTHEAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Paw Creek, NC
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2018
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE TREES DOWN AND PORT-O-JOHNS KNOCKED OVER ON CLT AIRPORT PROPERTY
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Paw Creek, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2018
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN ON SOUTH SUMMIT AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Charlotte, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2018
10:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREE LIMBS DOWN ON JOSH BIRMINGHAM PARKWAY JUST EAST OF THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Charlotte, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2017
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A LARGE TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE ON MERRIMAN AVE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HOME. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Uptown Charlotte, 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 28208

3 reports
F1 category
Sep 16, 1977
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
May 28, 1973
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Feb 18, 1960
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28208
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 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 28208 area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,948
Households16,057
Housing units17,842
Income
Median household income$51,339
$100k+ households27.7%
$150k+ households10.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,027
Attached single-family1,599
Small multifamily2,989
Large multifamily2,829
Mobile homes398
Housing mix
Single-family share56.2%
Attached-home share9.0%
Multifamily share32.6%
Mobile-home share2.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,381
Renter-occupied9,676
Vacant units1,785
Home value & age
Median home value$198,300
Owner homes $300k+31.3%
Owner homes $500k+13.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.2%
Median year built1970
Older-home share62.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,793
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28208 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 42 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28208, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28208?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28208 is 1.75″. It was reported near Charlotte, NC on May 12, 1971.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28208 — 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 28208 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28208 — 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 28208 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28208 — 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 28208 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28208 — 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 28208, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28208, 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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