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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28401

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28401 from June 13, 1962 through May 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28401 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last May 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28401

23 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 W Wilmington, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2007
12:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell along U.S. Highway 421.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Wilmington, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2006
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2006
1:26 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to golfball size hail was reported in the Ogden area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
2:21 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the Kings Grant subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
1:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at Pine Grove and Holly Tree Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
11:32 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground on Greenville Loop Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2005
2:26 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at the intersection of Shipyard Boulevard and Carolina Beach Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 3, 2004
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported at the Fire/Rescue station 51.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Wrightsboro, NC
1.25″ hail
Mar 11, 2003
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reported one inch size hail. The public also reported hail at Wrightsville Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.88″ hail
Mar 11, 2003
1:17 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 11, 2003
1:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.88″ hail
Mar 11, 2003
12:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
1.25″ hail
Mar 11, 2003
12:34 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported half dollar size hail. The police also reported dime size hail at Wrightsville Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, 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 28401

34 reports
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59 mph
May 28, 2026
6:57 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Intl Arpt, NC
UNK mph
May 11, 2026
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on River Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wilmington, NC
61 mph
Jun 10, 2025
5:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Intl Arpt, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on roadway at intersection of 3rd St and Brunswick St in downtown Wilmington
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Wrightsboro, NC
59 mph
Jun 19, 2024
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: This is a test.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Intl Arpt, NC
58 mph
May 16, 2024
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Intl Arpt, NC
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2024
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wooden facade along a staircase in an apartment building was pushed out onto the sidewalk by about 8-10 inches. This splinted the wooden facade and broke the plastic siding. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Wilmington, NC
73 mph
Jan 10, 2024
12:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS station at KILM recorded a wind gust of 73 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Intl Arpt, NC
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2024
12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down partially blocking Market St. between 17th St. and 18th St. Time estimated based on radar and ASOS observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Wilmington, NC
62 mph
Mar 12, 2022
3:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Intl Arpt, NC
59 mph
Aug 21, 2021
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Intl Arpt, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
1:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIREFIGHTER/SPOTTER REPORTED OVER 300' OF METAL FENCING KNOCKED DOWN BY STRONG WINDS BY 4600 N US 421
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Wrightsboro, NC
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2019
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR ROOF DAMAGE TO WILSON CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Wrightsboro, NC
58 mph
Jan 31, 2013
1:45 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down across an unoccupied vehicle on North 10th Street. The fire department was en route.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 NNW Wilmington, NC
70 mph
Jul 1, 2012
5:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a 60 to 70 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.79 SW Wilmington, 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 28401

2 reports
F0 category
Aug 1, 1972
5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28401
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Jun 13, 1962
1:37 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28401
Brunswick County · 64,658 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 28401 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,820
Households10,776
Housing units13,017
Income
Median household income$52,159
$100k+ households31.8%
$150k+ households12.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,067
Attached single-family439
Small multifamily2,976
Large multifamily2,250
Mobile homes271
Housing mix
Single-family share54.3%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share40.2%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,364
Renter-occupied6,412
Vacant units2,241
Home value & age
Median home value$263,000
Owner homes $300k+40.7%
Owner homes $500k+10.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1954
Older-home share71.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,847
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28401 have on record?

Our records show 23 hail, 34 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28401, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28401?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28401 is 1.75″. It was reported near Wilmington, NC on June 8, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28401 — 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 28401 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28401 — 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 28401 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28401 — 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 28401 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28401 — 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 28401, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28401, 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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