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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28551

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28551 from August 25, 1968 through March 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
56
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28551 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28551

31 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND GUST TO 42 MPH IN ADDITION TO THE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2020
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Walnut Creek, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 5, 2014
2:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lenoir County Sheriffs Deputy reported ping-pong ball sized hail and strong winds in La Grange.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE La Grange, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2014
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 WNW Stallings Afb, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
1:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lenoir County 911 relayed a public report of quarter size hail north of La Grange.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE La Grange, NC
0.75″ hail
Oct 1, 2008
2:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE La Grange, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 22, 2008
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE La Grange, NC
0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2008
3:52 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported near Lagrange.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE La Grange, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2006
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, NC
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2006
8:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, NC
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2006
7:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, NC
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2006
6:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 55 AND 111...CLIFFS OF THE NEUSE STATE PARK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SE Goldsboro, NC
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2003
7:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Hyde County · 2,412 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ocracoke, NC
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2001
9:55 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seven Spgs, NC
0.88″ hail
May 26, 2001
1:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, 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 28551

56 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage due to downed trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Walnut Creek, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation reports power outages due to downed trees and power lines in La Grange... NC along and near HWY70.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE La Grange, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
3:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 NNE Walnut Creek. Damage to turkey farm... singlewide mobile home and vehicles due to suspected straight-line winds. Significant damage to roofs of 2 turkey houses. Minimal damage to mobile home and vehicles due to debris from the turkey houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Walnut Creek, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
3:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Plethora of trees and powerlines reported down in this vicinity by Wayne County EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Elroy, NC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down in the town of Seven Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seven Springs, NC
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Greene County · 4,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several limbs broken off trees 5 miles south of Snow Hill in Jason NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Jason, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Greene County · 4,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Greene County 911 Call Center reports tree down on power lines near intersection of HWY13 S and Rodell Barrow Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Shine, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Pauls Path Road in La Grange. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Institute, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage caused by down trees causing damage to equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Walnut Creek, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down near E New hope Rd and May rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Elroy, NC
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWER LINE CAUSED A TRANSFORMER FIRE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Walnut Creek, NC
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2021
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ROAD... POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREA. DIME SIZE HAIL ALSO REPORTED AT THE SAME LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW La Grange, NC
UNK mph
Jan 15, 2020
7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN PER LENOIR COUNTY FIRE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Grange, NC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2019
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Greene County · 4,473 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWERLINES ON SMITH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shine, NC
UNK mph
May 31, 2019
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AND SOME SIDING BLOWN OFF A HOUSE ALONG FRED EVERETT ROAD... ABOUT 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF KINSTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Dawson, 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 28551

10 reports
EF3 category
Apr 16, 2011
4:39 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Greene County · 4,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This is the second segment for the tornado that originally spun up in Lenoir County. The tornado moved into Greene county just west of Highway 903. The tornado produced mainly EF0 and EF1 damage across the southern part of Greene County with damage to trees and a few homes. The tornado intensified to EF3 with winds estimated up to 160 mph southwest of Snow Hill. The tornado continued at EF3 intensity as it crossed Highway 13 just west of Snow Hill. Numerous homes and businesses were severely damaged or destroyed in this area with some almost completely flattened. Numerous vehicles were also destroyed. The strong EF3 tornado continued as it moved north of Snow Hill and severely damaged the Greene County middle school where the roof was torn off. The tornado continued to produce EF3 damage as it moved along Albriton Road where large metal power poles were bent over or completely ripped out of the ground. The tornado finally began to weaken as it passed Taylor road and dissipated near Tysons Church Road. In all about 30 million dollars of damage occurred in Greene County. There were numerous injures, 2 serious. There were no fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.07 SW Jason, NC
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2011
4:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near the Wayne County line near the intersection of Old Jason Road and County Line Road. The tornado then quickly moved northeast across the extreme northwest tip of Lenoir County before moving into Greene County. Only minor damage to some outbuildings was observed with several large tree limbs also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 NW La Grange, NC
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2011
4:32 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Wayne County · 31,942 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just east of North Beston Road, between Guy Smith and Old Jason Roads. Tornado damage was mostly minor, consisting mainly of siding shingle damage and isolated tree damage. The end section of a farm building was blown down and heavily damaged along Parkstown Road just west of the Greene County line. This portion of the tornado was rated EF0 with winds around 80 mph. The tornado eventually strengthened to an EF3 as it moved into Greene County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.8 ENE Bests, NC
F0 category
Oct 22, 2005
2:00 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported brief tornado with several trees down near Lagrange.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Grange, NC
F0 category
Jun 29, 2004
6:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado caused minor damage to a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E La Grange, NC
F1 category
Apr 1, 1998
3:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE La Grange, NC
F0 category
Jul 5, 1997
7:10 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Greene County · 4,473 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter reported tornado on ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Jason, NC
F4 category
Mar 28, 1984
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F3 category
Mar 28, 1984
7:37 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Oct 9, 1976
4:45 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28551
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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ZIP 28551 area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,264
Households5,149
Housing units5,827
Income
Median household income$52,449
$100k+ households34.3%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,534
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily359
Large multifamily80
Mobile homes1,848
Housing mix
Single-family share60.7%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share7.5%
Mobile-home share31.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,675
Renter-occupied1,474
Vacant units678
Home value & age
Median home value$119,700
Owner homes $300k+12.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1988
Older-home share34.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,003
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28551 have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 56 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28551, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28551?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28551 is 2.75″. It was reported near Seven Springs, NC on June 9, 1988.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28551 — 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 28551 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28551 — 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 28551 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28551 — 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 28551 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28551 — 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 28551, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28551, 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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