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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28472

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28472 from June 2, 1959 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
51
Wind Reports
90
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28472 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28472

51 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2025
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Whiteville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2025
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Brunswick, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of quarter sized hail as well as penny and marble size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Whiteville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Whiteville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2021
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED ESTIMATED HAIL SIZE AROUND 1 INCH (QUARTER SIZE) ASSOCIATED WIHT A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM OFF OF CRUSOE ISLAND ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Nakina, NC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SIGNIFICANT AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE TO FIVE ACRES OF STRAWBERRIES
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Barb Crest Traile, NC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2016
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR INTERSECTION OF OLD LUMBERTON ROAD AND PEACOCK ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Mount Olive, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2015
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 N Whiteville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.3 N Whiteville, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2015
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported at the Whiteville City Hall.
NWS Hail Report Location: .28 SSW Whiteville, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 23, 2012
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N South Whiteville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2011
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 NW Old Dock, NC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
6:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Whiteville, NC
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2011
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.23 W Rico, NC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
6:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported near the intersection of Peacock Road and Bill Hooks Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.47 NNW Whiteville, 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 28472

90 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Brunswick, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Whiteville, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Whiteville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road near Columbus Regional
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Whiteville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Mill Pond Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Brunswick, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Midway Drive... south of Rough and Ready Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Brunswick, NC
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Tree reported down on NC 130. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Nakina, NC
UNK mph
May 14, 2024
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County EM reported 4 houses damaged on Red Store Rd near Old Lumberton Rd from a possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Evergreen, NC
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees along the 100 block of Webster Street in downtown Whiteville. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiteville, NC
UNK mph
Apr 20, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Brunswick, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage at a building on Lee Avenue in Whiteville. Winds ripped the roof off the building at this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiteville, NC
UNK mph
May 17, 2022
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TSTM WIND GUSTS KNOCKED OVER A TREE ONTO 7 CREEK HIGHWAY NEAR INTERSECTION OF CHAIR FACTORY ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Nakina, NC
UNK mph
Jan 3, 2022
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FALLEN TREE DAMAGED ROOF IN WHITEVILLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF FULLER AND PINCKNEY STREETS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Runnymeade, NC
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FOUR PINE TREES SNAPPED... SIX TO TWELVE INCH DIAMETER. ALSO NUMEROUS LARGE LIMBS BROKEN OUT... AND PARTIAL ROOF LOSS TO TWO SMALL METAL SHEDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Nakina, NC
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE 12 INCH DIAMETER HARDWOOD SNAPPED... AND A FEW LARGE LIMBS BROKEN OUT OF TREES... ACROSS SNAKE ISLAND RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Nakina, 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 28472

7 reports
UNK category
Dec 24, 2020
5:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: APPARENT TORNADO NEAR SILVER SPOON RD MOVING TOWARDS BLADEN COUNTY... CAPTURED IN PICTURES AND VIDEO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Evergreen, NC
UNK category
Dec 24, 2020
5:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVERY CONFIRMED THAT AN EF0 TORNADO WITH WINDS APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH BRIEFLY TOUCHED DOWN NORTH OF CHADBOURN IN COLUMBUS COUNTY... NC ON DECMEBER 24... 2020. NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND MULTIPLE LARGE LIMBS SNAPPED FROM SEVERAL HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES AND SCATTERED IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS. A FEW SMALLER TREES ALSO HAD THEIR TOPS SNAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Chadbourn, NC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
5:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded a tornado was responsible for the damage 9 miles south of Whiteville, North Carolina. The tornado was rated up to an EF1 with winds to 100 mph. The path length was just over 1 mile. The maximum path width was 50 yards. The tornado touched down in a field west of Lebanon Church Road and caused significant damage to a stand of two dozen trees which were mainly snapped just west of the roadway. The tornado crossed Lebanon Church Road, passing near two homes. Trees fell onto the homes causing damage. The damage was rated EF1. The tornado then moved across a wooded area behind the homes and emerged onto a field before affecting two homes on Gores Trailer Road. The homes sustained minor damage. There were also several trees uprooted near Gores Trailer Road. The damage was rated EF0. The tornado lifted as it crossed into the field on the north side of Gores Trailer Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.53 SSW Whiter Crossing, NC
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2011
4:33 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was captured on video by a trained spotter 6 miles southwest of Clarkton, North Carolina at 533 pm EDT on 4/16/11. The tornado formed about one-quarter mile north of the intersection of Highway 701 and 131. The tornado quickly formed and dissipated in an open field near Highway 701. A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team investigated, but found no damage. After the team viewed the video and collaborated with the spotter who observed the tornado, they estimated the tornado had a path length of near one-quarter of a mile and a maximum path width of 25 yards. The tornado was rated EF0 with winds to 70 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.75 W Rico, NC
F1 category
Apr 17, 2006
4:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey concluded an F1 tornado was on the ground for approximately two minutes and caused spotty damage along a roughly one mile path. Numerous pine trees were uprooted and snapped. The fallen trees downed power lines and damaged the roof of a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Whiteville, NC
F1 category
Sep 6, 1974
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28472
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jun 2, 1959
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28472
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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ZIP 28472 area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,833
Households6,777
Housing units8,073
Income
Median household income$48,963
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,777
Attached single-family32
Small multifamily771
Large multifamily272
Mobile homes2,214
Housing mix
Single-family share59.2%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share12.9%
Mobile-home share27.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,790
Renter-occupied1,987
Vacant units1,296
Home value & age
Median home value$141,000
Owner homes $300k+13.8%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,392
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28472 have on record?

Our records show 51 hail, 90 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28472, 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 28472?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28472 is 2.50″. It was reported near Brunswick, NC on May 25, 1986.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28472 — 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 28472 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28472 — 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 28472 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28472 — 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 28472 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28472 — 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 28472, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28472, 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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