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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28463

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28463 from December 1, 1967 through June 25, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
26
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28463 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 25, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28463

26 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 7, 2022
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED PING PONG BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tabor City, NC
1.00″ hail
Oct 15, 2012
4:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported. The hail persisted on and off for 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Tabor City, NC
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
2:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.69 SE Cherry Grove, NC
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2012
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Tabor City Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
5:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 S Sidney, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pireway, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of golf balls was reported on Coleman Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 ENE Tabor City Arpt, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 31, 2008
6:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Tabor City, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2008
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .21 ESE Emerson, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 20, 2008
12:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Tabor City, NC
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2008
11:57 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Nakina, NC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Tabor City, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2001
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherry Grove, NC
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2001
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tabor City fire department reported golfball size hail on Hwy 410. The hail broke the windshield wiper of a car.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Tabor City, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2000
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported ranging from 1 inch to 1 3/4 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Tabor City, 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 28463

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported near the intersection of Swamp Fox Highway East and Indigo Flats East. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pireway, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Wright Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Tabor City, NC
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2022
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES REPORTED DOWN ALONG WILL INMAN ROAD SOUTHEAST OF TABOR CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Tabor City, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS TREE ON BUILDING IN TABOR VILLA APARTMENTS IN TABOR CITY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tabor City, NC
UNK mph
Oct 24, 2017
2:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 TREES BLOWN DOWN JUST NORTH OF OLD DOTHAN ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Olyphic, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2017
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE FELL ONTO A POWER LINE AND WAS REPORTEDLY ON FIRE ON FLOYD ST. THE TIME WAS ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tabor City, NC
UNK mph
May 29, 2017
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES ACROSS ROAD ON PIREWAY ROAD. POWER OUTAGES ACROSS TABOR CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Tabor City, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD NEAR PIREWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pireway, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY SWAMP FOX HIGHWAY
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Emerson, NC
UNK mph
Feb 24, 2016
4:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tabor City, NC
58 mph
Aug 2, 2012
7:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reportedly snapped along old Stake Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Emerson, NC
64 mph
Jul 13, 2011
5:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A portion of roof was torn off a house on Frank Norris Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .45 NW Emerson, NC
64 mph
Jun 23, 2011
5:26 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reportedly blown down. A metal structure was blown into the woods. The damage occurred on Bill Long Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 NW Pireway, NC
60 mph
Jul 31, 2008
6:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were uprooted. The observer estimated the wind speed to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Tabor City, NC
60 mph
Jun 26, 2008
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down in and around Tabor City. Reports were relayed by the Columbus County 911 Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tabor City, 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 28463

5 reports
UNK category
Sep 20, 2018
2:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY ASSESSED DAMAGE FROM A POSSIBLE TORNADO NEAR TABOR CITY... NC AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF A 105 MPH... EF1 TORNADO. ABOUNT 50 LARGE TREES WERE SNAPPED OR UPROOTED; SOME OF THE LARGER TREES WERE APPROXIMATELY 22" IN DIAMETER. MINOR ROOF DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON A COUPLE OF HOUSES ALONG WITH DESTROYED CARPORTS AND MODERATE ROOF DAMAGE TO A WELDING SHOP. RADAR INDICATED THE TIME OF THE TORNADO WAS 10:38 PM. MORE DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED IN AN UPCOMING PNS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Clarendon, NC
F1 category
May 20, 2005
5:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey concluded a tornado touched down in the Mollie community. An areal survey showed that the tornado tracked NNE and crossed several county roads, farm fields, and wooded areas. The tornado produced three spots of F1 damage along its path with winds estimated between 73 and 112 mph. Damage occurred to several homes, vehicles, outbuildings, and sheds, with many large trees down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Tabor City, NC
F0 category
Mar 3, 1991
9:24 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Mar 28, 1984
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Dec 1, 1967
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28463
Columbus County · 14,795 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 28463 area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,023
Households2,396
Housing units3,063
Income
Median household income$38,671
$100k+ households28.6%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,063
Attached single-family51
Small multifamily205
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes712
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share6.7%
Mobile-home share23.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,743
Renter-occupied653
Vacant units667
Home value & age
Median home value$120,000
Owner homes $300k+12.3%
Owner homes $500k+7.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,273
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28463 have on record?

Our records show 26 hail, 30 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28463, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 25, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28463?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28463 is 2.00″. It was reported near Tabor City, NC on May 14, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28463 — 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 28463 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28463 — 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 28463 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28463 — 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 28463 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28463 — 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 28463, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28463, 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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