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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28546

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28546 from May 28, 1965 through May 15, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28546 · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last May 15, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28546

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture relayed via Facebook. Hailstone was next to a dime... and was larger.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Half Moon, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2018
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON HENDERSON DR IN JACKSONVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Jacksonville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2015
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Onslow County 911 center reported nickel to quarter size hail at their location. Public also reported one inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .72 SE Hawkside, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2011
10:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter inch hail north of Jacksonville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Camp Lejeune Jct, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2011
2:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter inch hail near the intersection of Indian Drive and Gum Branch Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 NW Hawkside, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 24, 2011
2:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported nickel size hail in Gum Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.98 NW Hawkside, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
11:59 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported at the intersection of Gum Branch Road and Ramsey Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 WSW Half Moon, NC
2.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2008
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 ENE Camp Lejeune Jct, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Kellumtown, NC
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2008
2:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Kellumtown, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
4:28 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2006
6:13 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2005
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported near Highway 24.
NWS Hail Report Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2001
12:31 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 11, 1999
5:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Half Moon, 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 28546

28 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 13, 2024
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power outages reported by Duke Energy in the Half Moon area north of Jacksonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Half Moon, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM RADIO RELAYED REPORTED OF BRANCHES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF PINEY GREEN RD. AND COUNTRY CLUB RD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Piney Green, NC
60 mph
Jul 31, 2022
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM RADIO RELAYED REPORT OF 50-60 MPH GUSTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HWY17 AND WESTERN BLVD. IN JACKSONVILLE. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jacksonville, NC
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2020
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DUKE ENERGY REPORTS FALLEN TREES AND LIMBS ON POWER LINES. MORE THAN 1...000 CUSTOMERS ARE OUT OF POWER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Jacksonville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2019
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Midway Park, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES SNAPPED AND TOOK OUT POWER LINES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PINEY GREEN RD AND COUNTRY CLUB RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pumpkin Center, NC
60 mph
Jul 15, 2017
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE ON HIGHWAY 17 IN ONSLOW COUNTY NEAR KELLUM REPORTED 60 MPH AND NICKEL HAIL
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Kellum, NC
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2016
6:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON PINEY GREEN RD. IN JACKSONVILLE
NWS Wind Report Location: Walnut Creek, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2016
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONSLOW COUNTY 911 REPORTED A TREE DOWN ACROSS PINEY GREEN ROAD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Piney Green, NC
58 mph
Jun 27, 2015
10:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down a tree onto Jasper Road to the east of Jacksonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 N Kellumtown, NC
58 mph
Jul 1, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: National Weather Service storm survey found trees uprooted on Highway 17 North.
NWS Wind Report Location: .11 NW Hawkside, NC
58 mph
Jul 24, 2011
2:59 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported large tree limbs down on Rocky Run Road near Piney Green.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 ENE Kellumtown, NC
58 mph
Jul 24, 2011
2:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported trees down near the intersection of Indian Drive and Gum Branch Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.98 NW Hawkside, NC
58 mph
Jul 24, 2011
2:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees down on road blocking New Bern highway in Jacksonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .46 NW Kellum, NC
58 mph
Jul 24, 2011
2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported tree limbs down across yard.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.79 NW Hawkside, 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 28546

4 reports
EF1 category
Jun 10, 2013
7:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey found evidence of an EF1 tornado with winds estimated at 80 to 90 mph touched down north of Jacksonville. The tornado touched down near the intersection on Springwood Drive and Terry Lee Lanier Drive. The tornado produced sporadic damage for about 1/2 mile before lifting. Minor structural damage to a few homes was observed with several trees blown down or snapped. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.79 SE Camp Lejeune Jct, NC
F0 category
Jul 2, 2003
12:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of brief tornado touchdown in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Half Moon, NC
F0 category
Nov 10, 1987
11:45 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Oct 24, 1972
4:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28546
Onslow County · 55,598 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 28546 area census snapshot

People & households
Population48,122
Households19,492
Housing units21,387
Income
Median household income$60,552
$100k+ households29.9%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,624
Attached single-family2,006
Small multifamily2,831
Large multifamily2,849
Mobile homes1,066
Housing mix
Single-family share59.0%
Attached-home share9.4%
Multifamily share26.6%
Mobile-home share5.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,893
Renter-occupied8,599
Vacant units1,895
Home value & age
Median home value$212,200
Owner homes $300k+18.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1997
Older-home share23.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,552
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28546 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 28 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28546, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 15, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28546?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28546 is 2.00″. It was reported near Camp Lejeune Jct, NC on June 29, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28546 — 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 28546 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28546 — 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 28546 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28546 — 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 28546 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28546 — 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 28546, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28546, 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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