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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28501

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28501 from March 13, 1958 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
42
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28501 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28501

42 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 23, 2022
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Wise Forks, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 18, 2014
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed public report of nickel sized hail near Southwood in Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
1.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2014
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lenoir County 911 reported quarter to golf ball sized hail near the 911 center.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports quarter size hail in Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 25, 2012
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lenoir county Emergency Manager received calls from the public of golf ball size hail west of Wyse Fork.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Georgetown, NC
1.00″ hail
Oct 13, 2011
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.65 ENE Loftins Xrd, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
10:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
5:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
5:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2007
2:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the northwest portion of Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2007
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail was reported in Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2007
2:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2007
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in extreme northeast Lenoir county west of Grifton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.68 SE Hugo, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
4:41 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail and damaging winds reported in Kinston. A large tree was uprooted and fell on a home along Lynn Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kinston, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2006
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kinston, 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 28501

55 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Wise Forks, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Graingers, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread power outages reported in the City. Kinston Police reports multiple signals out due to the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lenoir County 911 relayed report of an aluminum carport blow across a property along Vernon Avenue in Kinston. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerline on Ivy Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on N Queen St in Kinston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lenoir County EM reported powerlines down and possible damage to the Salvation Army building in Kinston... NC. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2022
1:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN IN THE KINSTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Wise Forks, NC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN THE SAND HILL AREA OF NORTHEAST LENOIR COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Graingers, NC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF KINSTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2018
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2017
2:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Jones County · 2,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS TILGHMAN RD. NEAR ROY WHITE RD. TIME ESTIMATED OFF RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Wyse Fork, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2017
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES
NWS Wind Report Location: Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWERLINES BLOWN DOWN ON CHARLOTTE AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kinston, 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 28501

9 reports
UNK category
Oct 8, 2018
1:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Jones County · 2,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO NEAR PLEASANT HILL IN JONES COUNTY. MAXIMUM EST. WINDS WERE 75 TO 85 MPH... WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 125 YARDS. THE TORNADO LIKELY TOUCHED DOWN AND LIFTED SEVERAL TIMES FROM PLEASANT HILL TO NEAR NOBLES MILL IN LENOIR COUNTY. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pleasant Hill, NC
F0 category
Feb 14, 2000
6:00 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by the 911 Center near Centennial Trail just off of Highway 11. Numerous trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kinston, NC
F0 category
May 4, 1998
4:22 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Jones County · 2,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Some tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Wise Fork, NC
F2 category
Sep 16, 1996
11:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Kinston, NC
F0 category
Apr 15, 1996
3:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Kinston, NC
F1 category
Apr 15, 1996
3:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Kinston, NC
F0 category
Apr 15, 1996
3:32 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Kinston, NC
F1 category
Mar 29, 1991
6:41 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Jones County · 2,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Sep 14, 1973
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28501
Lenoir County · 16,083 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 28501 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,112
Households7,827
Housing units9,896
Income
Median household income$33,823
$100k+ households18.6%
$150k+ households4.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,892
Attached single-family232
Small multifamily1,492
Large multifamily746
Mobile homes1,534
Housing mix
Single-family share59.5%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share22.6%
Mobile-home share15.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,817
Renter-occupied4,010
Vacant units2,069
Home value & age
Median home value$78,600
Owner homes $300k+3.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1967
Older-home share70.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,578
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28501 have on record?

Our records show 42 hail, 55 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28501, 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 28501?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28501 is 2.75″. It was reported near Kinston, NC on June 9, 1988.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28501 — 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 28501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28501 — 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 28501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28501 — 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 28501 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28501 — 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 28501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28501, 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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