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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28512

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28512 from December 3, 1967 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28512 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28512

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2011
4:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported nickle to quarter size hail fell in Indian Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Salter Path, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2007
2:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Salter Path, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2007
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Salter Path.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WNW Salter Path, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2000
2:43 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
0.75″ hail
May 17, 1985
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 28512

24 reports
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58 mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oceana Pier, NC
62 mph
Jul 29, 2026
7:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 54 kt gust (62 mph) at Weatherflow station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2024
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carteret-Craven EMC reported powerlines torn down along Salter Path road in Pine Knoll Shores. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Pine Knoll Shores, NC
66 mph
Jun 24, 2024
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: XMAC Fort Macon WeatherFlow Station gusted to 57 kt.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
58 mph
Apr 13, 2024
12:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fort Macon Wxflow reported gust of 50 kts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oceana Pier, NC
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2024
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Carteret Craven Electric Cooperative reported trees on powerlines at Paradise Bay Mobile Home Park in Indian Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indian Beach, NC
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2023
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off at a mobile home park. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indian Beach, NC
66 mph
Mar 12, 2022
4:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 2 E OCEANA PIER. WXFLOW MESONET STATION RECORDED 66 MPH WIND GUST WITHIN THUNDERSTORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Oceana Pier, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2022
2:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF OF DOUBLE TREE HIGH RISE HOTEL IN ATLANTIC BEACH. ROOF DEBRIS DAMAGED CARS IN PARKING LOT BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Pine Knoll Shores, NC
58 mph
Jan 3, 2022
2:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WXFLOW SITE AT FORT MACON REPORTED A 50 KNOT (58 MPH) THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
82 mph
May 30, 2017
12:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW SITE AT FORT MACON OBSERVED A 71 KNOT...82 MPH...WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Fort Macon, NC
60 mph
May 30, 2017
12:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC WX STATION REPORTED A 60 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Atlantic Beach, NC
63 mph
May 30, 2017
6:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FORT MACON WEATHERFLOW
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Fort Macon, NC
81 mph
Feb 16, 2016
1:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WEATHERFLOW SITE AT FORT MACON REPORTED A WIND GUST TO 81 MPH AT 843 AM
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Macon, NC
81 mph
Dec 26, 2012
2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather-flow sensor reported 70 knot gust at Fort Macon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 E Atlantic Beach, 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 28512

11 reports
UNK category
Nov 13, 2018
9:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS SHEDS DESTROYED... POWER POLES SNAPPED... AND OTHER STRUCTURES DAMAGED ALONG FT MACON RD IN THE AREA OF FREEMAN LN TO SANDS VILLA DR. DAMAGE IS CONGRUENT WITH WEAK EF 1 TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Oceana Pier, NC
EF2 category
Nov 26, 2013
10:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout moved ashore on Bogue banks and produced a 200 yard wide EF2 tornado with winds estimated at 125 mph. The tornado did significant damage at the Ocean Sands condominiums ripping the roof off several units. Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated and released from the local hospital. The tornado then tracked rapidly across Bogue Banks causing EF1 damage with numerous trees snapped with minor to moderate damage to several structures. The tornado then apparently moved back over water on Bogue Sound. Total damage on Bogue Banks was estimated at 2.5 million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.09 SW Camp Glenn, NC
F0 category
Jun 14, 2006
11:40 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved across Atlantic Beach at Ocean Ridge Court to Morehead City between 23rd and 30th Streets, then dissipated. Damage occurred to a house under construction on Atlantic Beach.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Jul 17, 2004
4:19 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Waterspout moved onshore partially removing a roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Jul 2, 2003
10:10 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Atlantic Beach Police reported power lines down and minor damage to a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Sep 15, 1999
6:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown reported by 911 operator.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Oct 26, 1997
6:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Landspout destroyed or damaged 21 trailers in the Croatan Mobile Home Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Atlantic Beach, NC
F0 category
Sep 23, 1989
9:30 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Sep 13, 1987
8:30 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jul 25, 1976
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Dec 3, 1967
8:15 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28512
Carteret County · 31,390 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 28512 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,452
Households1,793
Housing units8,944
Income
Median household income$80,375
$100k+ households38.6%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,068
Attached single-family202
Small multifamily1,117
Large multifamily2,867
Mobile homes1,690
Housing mix
Single-family share34.3%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share44.5%
Mobile-home share18.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,432
Renter-occupied361
Vacant units7,151
Home value & age
Median home value$529,400
Owner homes $300k+81.8%
Owner homes $500k+53.6%
Owner homes $750k+23.3%
Median year built1984
Older-home share36.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,729
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28512 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 24 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28512, 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 28512?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28512 is 1.00″. It was reported near Salter Path, NC on June 19, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28512 — 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 28512 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28512 — 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 28512 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28512 — 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 28512 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28512 — 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 28512, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28512, 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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