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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28602
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28602 from April 5, 1957 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
93
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage ZIP 28602 · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 28, 2026
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2023 10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail with a few larger stones around quarter size mixed in.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jul 31, 2019 7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON GEORGE HILDEBRAND SCHOOL RD NEAR JOHNSON BRIDGE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Icard, NC
1.00″hail
Jul 21, 2018 10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTED QUARTER (1.00 IN) SIZE HAIL IN HICKORY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 13, 2017 8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG HIGHWAY 70 NEAR HICKORY MOTOR SPEEDWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
May 3, 2016 9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON GEORGE HILDEBRAN SCHOOL ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Icard, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 19, 2014 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media relayed report of quarter size hail on Zion Church Rd in Mountain View.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 SSE Brookford, NC
2.00″hail
Jul 1, 2012 4:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 SE Brookford, NC
0.75″hail
Aug 14, 2011 6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.94 NW Propst Xrds, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 11, 2011 6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters covered the ground on the south side of Hickory.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 11, 2011 6:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE Brookford, NC
0.75″hail
Aug 5, 2009 3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 SE Brookford, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 28, 2008 3:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hickory, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 21, 2008 7:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Hickory, NC
0.75″hail
Aug 4, 2007 6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Longview, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 12, 2007 2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Icard, NC
0.75″hail
Jul 4, 2006 5:17 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 22, 2006 4:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 W Newton, NC
0.88″hail
May 10, 2005 4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported hail on Interstate 40 between Hickory and Conover.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Hickory, NC
0.75″hail
Apr 7, 2005 5:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.88″hail
May 9, 2004 5:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground just west of Hickory.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.88″hail
May 21, 2000 8:52 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 16, 1998 5:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
1.75″hail
Jun 11, 1998 3:24 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Conover, NC
4.50″hail
Jun 3, 1998 4:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: WSW Newton, NC
1.00″hail
May 26, 1998 6:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.75″hail
Jul 16, 1997 1:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.88″hail
Jul 15, 1997 6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 21, 1997 5:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 1997 9:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.88″hail
Jun 2, 1997 8:20 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 24, 1996 3:28 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 24, 1996 3:13 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Hickory, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 1996 1:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
1.75″hail
May 24, 1996 5:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hickory, NC
1.50″hail
Mar 7, 1992 2:26 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
Jul 8, 1991 5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 22, 1990 12:19 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
Mar 15, 1989 3:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″hail
Jun 7, 1985 2:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.25″hail
Jul 18, 1965 3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 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.
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Conover, NC
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2026 12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch down on Costner Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Hildebran, NC
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2026 10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage near 8th St SW and Hwy 70 attributed to fallen trees or limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Longview, NC
UNKmph
Jul 10, 2026 11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported multiples trees and powerlines down in the Propst area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Cooksville, NC
UNKmph
Jul 9, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down on 5th Avenue Southwest.
NWS Wind Report Location: Longview, NC
UNKmph
Jun 28, 2025 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Communications reported powerlines down leading to power outage near Hickory Lincolnton Hwy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Newton, NC
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2025 11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 7 NNE Vale. Several trees and powerlines downed in the Rhoney/Blackburn communities including on Rhoney School Rd... Hwy 10... Whitener Rd and Hickory Lincolnton Highway. At least one tree on a home and several occupants of a car trapped by downed powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Vale, NC
UNKmph
May 15, 2024 7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed along Henry River Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hildebran, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along with powerlines down on Startown Rd and Hwy 321. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of multiple trees and power lines down on River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree on truck on Pitts Town and Wagon Wheel Road in Hickory.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Longview, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of multiple trees and power lines down on Zion Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Longview, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of multiple trees down in the Baker Springs area behind Mountain View Elementary School.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Hildebran, NC
80mph
Aug 7, 2023 8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An intense swath of straight line wind occurred across central Catawba County on the afternoon of August 7th. Peak wind speeds reached 80mph in a swath extending east from Mountain View to the Newton/Conover area. Large numbers of trees were snapped and/or uprooted with numerous large tree branches downed. Several power poles were snapped and a few structures sustained damage... including a building at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hildebran, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media image of tree down in roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports in the western part of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Hildebran, NC
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2023 6:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of several trees down in a wooded area off of Zion Church Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Newton, NC
UNKmph
Aug 6, 2023 6:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8-inch diameter tree down on shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Newton, NC
UNKmph
Jul 25, 2022 8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN OFF FINGERHUT RD NORTH OF MOUNTAIN VIEW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Longview, NC
UNKmph
Jul 9, 2022 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED POWERLINES DOWN ON BLUE STAR RD AND GEORGE PITTS RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Longview, NC
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2022 10:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ZION CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Longview, NC
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2020 7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 127
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Apr 13, 2020 7:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE AND POWER LINE FELL ON A VEHICLE AND STRUCTURE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Oct 23, 2017 8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON GEORGE HILDEBRAN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Icard, NC
UNKmph
Oct 23, 2017 8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON 127 AND DEERFIELD RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Longview, NC
UNKmph
Oct 23, 2017 8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN... ONE ON A HOUSE SOUTH OF HICKORY
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2017 8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A CLUSTER OF TREES DOWN IN HICKORY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2017 7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT 1835 HIGHWAY 70.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hickory, NC
60mph
Nov 30, 2016 10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUSTS OVER 60MPH BREAKING OFF TREE LIMBS NEAR THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY AT THE INTERSECTION OF NC-127 AND DEERFIELD LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Longview, NC
58mph
Jun 19, 2014 2:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported the top of a tree blown out and multiple large limbs blown down near Hildebran.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7.11 SSW Rhodhiss, NC
58mph
Aug 12, 2013 3:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down on 4th St NW, with another tree down on 5th St NW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 W Hickory, NC
69mph
Jun 26, 2013 3:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down along a 100-yard path off Pittstown Rd. Sporadic downed trees occurred between this area and Newton, with at least one home damaged by falling trees in Newton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 SSW Brookford, NC
58mph
Jun 26, 2013 2:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down at the intersection of Wilkies Grove Rd and Calude Brittain Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 S Burke Chapel, NC
58mph
Sep 1, 2012 3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down in the Bakers Mountain Park area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.4 SSW Longview, NC
58mph
Aug 14, 2011 5:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down on George Hildebran Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.94 NW Propst Xrds, NC
58mph
Jul 31, 2011 5:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down along Miller Bridge Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: .24 SSE Ieard, NC
58mph
Jun 11, 2011 6:13 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees and tree limbs were blown down on the south side of Hickory.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.32 ENE Brookford, NC
58mph
Feb 28, 2011 4:29 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down from the Hickory area to the St. Peters Church Rd area north of Conover.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 W Hickory, NC
58mph
Jul 18, 2010 2:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in and around Icard.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 E Ieard, NC
58mph
Jun 28, 2010 7:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in and around the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 W Hickory, NC
58mph
May 9, 2009 2:54 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were blown down around the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.2 W Hickory, NC
58mph
Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was uprooted and several large tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hickory, NC
58mph
Jul 9, 2008 2:27 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were blown down in the Hickory area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hickory, NC
58mph
Jun 21, 2008 7:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in and around Hickory.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hickory, NC
58mph
Jul 19, 2007 4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees blown down on the east side of the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Hickory, NC
58mph
Jun 11, 2006 3:22 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs down near the intersection of highways 10 and 127. Also, marble size hail fell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Newton, NC
58mph
Apr 3, 2006 6:50 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees blown onto roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Hickory, NC
63mph
Jul 28, 2005 7:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in Hickory and surrounding areas. Also, some power lines were blown down, knocking out power to about 4000 people.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Jul 19, 2005 6:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Quite a few trees and power lines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Jul 7, 2005 12:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two flagpoles and several trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
May 9, 2004 5:35 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
75mph
Mar 7, 2004 6:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Hickory, NC
58mph
May 2, 2002 9:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down at Mountain View.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Hickory, NC
58mph
Aug 18, 2000 3:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Aug 10, 2000 1:35 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
60mph
May 21, 2000 8:52 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Jun 28, 1999 6:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Jun 22, 1998 9:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Jun 16, 1998 5:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
69mph
Jun 11, 1998 3:24 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Conover, NC
58mph
Jun 3, 1998 4:18 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: WSW Newton, NC
58mph
May 26, 1998 6:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Plateau, NC
60mph
May 26, 1998 6:10 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
60mph
Jul 28, 1997 3:32 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Jul 28, 1997 2:20 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Jun 21, 1997 5:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
58mph
Feb 21, 1997 5:32 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
60mph
May 27, 1996 4:53 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hickory, NC
UNKmph
Apr 28, 1990 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Sep 3, 1988 11:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jul 31, 1988 12:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jul 18, 1988 1:15 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
58mph
May 17, 1988 12:07 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Aug 7, 1986 3:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Feb 6, 1986 9:05 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 23, 1985 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 10, 1985 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
60mph
Jun 7, 1985 2:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 5, 1985 4:34 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
60mph
May 15, 1985 6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jul 26, 1984 2:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
79mph
Jul 10, 1980 1:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jul 14, 1978 4:36 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Jun 6, 1977 3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
63mph
Sep 4, 1970 12:58 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
81mph
Jul 4, 1970 2:01 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
58mph
Jun 21, 1969 5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
58mph
Aug 24, 1968 9:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNKmph
Aug 10, 1968 4:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
67mph
May 29, 1967 3:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
58mph
May 15, 1967 2:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
58mph
Jul 18, 1965 3:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
86mph
Apr 5, 1957 5:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 28602
3 reports
EF2category
Jan 11, 2012 6:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28602
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near George Hildebrand School Rd, felling trees and causing minor roof damage to several homes. The tornado continued northeast from there, along an intermittent path. The damage path became more concentrated as it moved across Paige St, continuing to down trees as well as causing minor roof damage to homes and outbuildings. The tornado rapidly intensified as it approached the South Fork community, crossing Rock Lane, River Rock Dr, and South Fork Ave. Dozens of homes were damaged in this area, with some mobile homes completely destroyed, and most of the roofing removed from some frame houses. Eight people were injured in this area. The tornado began to weaken as it moved northeast from there, causing mainly sporadic tree and minor structural damage along Old Britain Rd and Old Highway 10 before lifting near I-40. A total of 168 structures were damaged or destroyed in the county. This was the first winter tornado in Burke County history. It was only the second reported significant tornado (EF2/F2 and stronger) to have affected the county, and the first since 1979.
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Hickory, NC
F1category
May 27, 1973 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28602
Catawba County · 48,798 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28602 on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28602 have on record?
Our records show 41 hail, 93 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28602, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28602?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28602 is 4.50″. It was reported near WSW Newton, NC on June 3, 1998.
A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28602 — 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 28602 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in ZIP 28602 — 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 28602 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in ZIP 28602 — 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 28602 address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28602 — 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 28602, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28602, 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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