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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28443

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28443 from May 30, 1966 through June 24, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28443 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 24, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28443

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Topsail Beach, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2024
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Hampstead, NC
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2021
2:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF HAIL SOUTH SIDE OF HAMPSTEAD ~1.5 INCHES. HAIL STONE WAS AN AMALGAMATION OF SMALLER STONES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Hampstead, NC
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2021
2:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hampstead, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampstead, NC
1.75″ hail
May 22, 2012
2:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on Sheep Ford Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.64 NNW Hampstead, NC
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was measured on Knollwood Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.63 WNW Hampstead, NC
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was measured in the Cross Creek subdivision.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.09 WNW Hampstead, NC
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2008
5:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A National Weather Service employee reported penny to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.64 W Topsail, NC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2008
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A National Weather Service employee measured one inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 34.94 E East Arcadia, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2004
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maple Hill, NC
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2001
11:35 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Hampstead, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2001
12:51 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampstead, NC
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2000
4:53 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampstead, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 1998
1:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hampstead, 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 28443

27 reports
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60 mph
Jan 9, 2024
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gust to 60mph estimated in the Castle Bay Golf Course community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee reported several trees down and across local roadways around the Ironclad Golf Course with mumerous large limbs also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees snapped and blown over in the Olde Point Country Club community near Hampstead... NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hampstead, NC
60 mph
Aug 10, 2023
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS employee reported a 60 mph wind gust based and a tree down on Hoover Road in the Castle Bay area of Pender County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees blown down in the Cross Creek subdivision. Trees have fallen through the roof of at least one home. A new power pole along NC-210 was snapped in half. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2023
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pender County Emergency Management reported multiple trees snapped... downed power lines... and damage to residential fences near NC-210 and Harrison Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Hampstead, NC
60 mph
Jul 20, 2023
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Surf City Weatherflow site reported a gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Surf City, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8-10 inch diameter tree down on Washington Acres Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE SNAPPED AND LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN IN THE DEERFIELD COMMUNITY ON NORTHLINE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Dec 26, 2020
3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 INCH DIAMATER TREE SNAPPED AT BASE. OTHER LARGE LIMBS DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
1:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HEAVY DAMAGE REPORTED 1800 BLOCK OF HWY NC-210... INCLUDING TWISTED POLES
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Hampstead, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2017
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. FLAG POLE SNAPPED. OUTDOOR FURNITURE BLOWN AROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Woodside, NC
58 mph
Jul 13, 2015
12:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two pine trees were reportedly down on roadway near 3000 block of Highway 210. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.3 WNW Hampstead, NC
68 mph
Aug 18, 2014
8:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 68 mph was measured at the Topsail Beach Fire Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 SSW New Topsail Beach, NC
64 mph
Apr 5, 2011
7:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reportedly down near the intersection of Center Drive and Thornton Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 SSE Hampstead, 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 28443

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
1:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 TREE DAMAGE FOUND IN HOLLY SHELTER IN PENDER COUNTY... EVIDENCE OF A 4TH TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN THE COUNTY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SSW Maple Hill, NC
UNK category
Sep 5, 2019
10:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VIDEO FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWS TORNADO CROSSING HIGHWAY 17.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Hampstead, NC
UNK category
Sep 15, 2018
3:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 CAUSED DAMAGE IN PARTS OF THE DEERFIELD COMMUNITY IN HAMPSTEAD. DETAILS OF THE TORNADO SURVEY CAN BE FOUND IN A PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hampstead, NC
EF1 category
Mar 15, 2008
6:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey concluded a tornado first touched down about 100 yards southwest of State Route 210. The tornado traveled northeast, across the intersection of Pansy Lane and Peanut Road where several businesses and homes were damaged. The tornado crossed near the intersection of Loblolly Trail and Pinestraw Drive where several homes were damaged and numerous trees were blown down. The tornado then lifted and skipped for another half mile, crossing Old Casteen Road, and then dissipating near Ravinswoods Road. Along its length, the tornado frequently lifted to tree top level and caused tops of trees to snap. There were 15 homes that received minor damage and 3 that sustained moderate damage. There were 10 businesses that sustained minor damage, and 3 that experienced moderate damage. Damage to one business was described as major. There were 5 mobile homes with minor damage and 2 with moderate damage. The maximum path width was 100 yards. The path length was almost 2 miles. The tornado was rated EF1, with winds up to 110 mph. However, for most of its length, the tornado was rated an EF0. Pender County officials estimated total storm damage was $2 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .35 ESE Hampstead, NC
F0 category
Apr 1, 2001
2:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS surveyed damage to a turkey farm in Maple Hill. One building sustained significant damage, with debris consisting of broken timbers, sheets of tin, and various feeding equipment, spread over an area that was approximately 100 yards wide and a quarter mile long.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Maple Hill, NC
F2 category
Sep 26, 1982
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jul 11, 1975
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Apr 26, 1973
11:18 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28443
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
Showing 8 of 8
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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ZIP 28443 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,203
Households9,868
Housing units11,276
Income
Median household income$89,392
$100k+ households48.1%
$150k+ households23.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,095
Attached single-family145
Small multifamily239
Large multifamily612
Mobile homes2,173
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share7.6%
Mobile-home share19.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,016
Renter-occupied1,852
Vacant units1,408
Home value & age
Median home value$356,500
Owner homes $300k+60.9%
Owner homes $500k+25.8%
Owner homes $750k+7.2%
Median year built2002
Older-home share9.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,626
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28443 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 27 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28443, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28443?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28443 is 1.75″. It was reported near Hampstead, NC on May 22, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28443 — 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 28443 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28443 — 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 28443 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28443 — 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 28443 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28443 — 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 28443, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28443, 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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