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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28610

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28610 from August 3, 1973 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28610 · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28610

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WCNC storm spotter reported 1 inch hail near Claremont at time indicated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Claremont, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2012
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell at Riverbend Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.84 NNW Claremont, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
1:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Claremont, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.5 ENE Conover, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2006
6:46 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Claremont, NC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2002
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claremont, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 2000
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Newton, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 1998
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Hickory, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 1998
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Newton, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 1998
6:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
May 27, 1998
3:08 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 1998
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Claremont, NC
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1990
6:32 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1988
5:06 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28610
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.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 28610

43 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Millersville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees down on structures and powerlines on Oxford School Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power outages from fallen trees in northeast Catawba County in the vicinity of Oxford School Rd and Rock Barn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a tree down along Hall Dairy Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Riverbend Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Millersville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a tree down across River Bend Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Millersville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of gas station canopy destroyed by wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Old Catawba Road near Cindi Lane... Evening Drive and Morning Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Catawba, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage reported to mobile homes and other structures with a focused area between Claremont and Catawba... with Interstate 40 blocked by tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Catawba, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Auto body shop severely damaged on Balls Creek Rd near Hwy 10. Trees down around Murrays Mill.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Catawba, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees down on Bethany Rd and Claremont Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Newton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of trees down on I-40 in Claremont.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a tree down on power lines across Balls Creek Rd near Edwards Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Catawba, NC
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE REPORTED TREES DOWN ON BANDYS CROSS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Catawba, 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 28610

4 reports
UNK category
Jan 9, 2024
5:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL... 4 INJ *** The tornado touched down near Yount Rd in Claremont... breaking large tree branches... then moving northeast and uprooting trees from Love Rd to Boggs Rd. It appeared to intensify by the time it reached Hewitt Rd near McLin Creek... before moving into the Fox Hollow neighborhood. There... on Cindi Ln... several trees were uprooted or snapped. In a matter of seconds the tornado moved north and damaged several manufactured homes along Evening Dr. One of these homes... which was tied down but only in shallow holes... rolled over and was partially torn apart. The one fatality of this event occurred in this home. The walls of another manufactured home in Fox Hollow were torn away from the floor and undercarriage... and two more suffered major roof or wall damage. One to two minutes after exiting that neighborhood toward the northeast... tree trunks were snapped on Old Catawba Rd... and then along Interstate 40 between the Catawba River and Buffalo Shoals Creek. Peak wind speeds of 110
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Newton, NC
UNK category
Aug 7, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110mph tracked across portions of Catawba... Iredell and Rowan Counties on the afternoon of August 7th. The tornado touched down between Conover and Claremont on Kelly Blvd where large tree branches were snapped. The tornado moved southeast and continued to snap large tree limbs as it neared the Murrays Hill community. The tornado began to strengthen and reached EF-1 intensity as it crossed NC Highway 10 where trees were uprooted with additional trees snapped/uprooted along Murrays Mill Rd and Sherrills Ford Rd with winds reaching 100-110mph. The tornado maintained EF-1 intensity as it passed just north of Sherrills Ford downing trees along Long Island Rd... Hopewell Church Rd and Mollys Backbone Rd. The tornado crossed Lake Norman and moved into Iredell County downing many trees along Northview Harbor Dr... Penicillin Pt and Fern Hill Rd. As the tornado neared Mooresville it began to lose intensity and weakened to an EF-0 with 70-85mph winds snapping nu
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Claremont, NC
EF2 category
Oct 26, 2010
6:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28610
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down initially in an industrial park near Penny Rd, where two large buildings sustained significant roof damage. Part of the exterior wall of one of the buildings collapsed. The tornado moved northeast, causing damage to shingles and siding at several homes on St Vincent Dr. Two outbuildings were thrown 30 to 40 feet and numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted in this area as well. The tornado continued to cause severe damage to trees and generally minor structural damage to homes and a church as it moved northeast toward Catawba St. The damage path continued in a east northeast direction from there, roughly paralleling highway 70. Major roof damage occurred to a food processing plant on highway 70 and several outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous headstones were blown down in a cemetery adjacent to the plant. Numerous trailers were then overturned and part of a building destroyed at a truck depot near Liberty Hill Church Rd. The tornado continued east northeast for about another half mile before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.26 SSW Claremont, NC
F1 category
Nov 22, 1992
9:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 28610
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.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 28610 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,920
Households4,425
Housing units5,050
Income
Median household income$62,309
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,959
Attached single-family89
Small multifamily210
Large multifamily266
Mobile homes1,526
Housing mix
Single-family share58.6%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share30.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,356
Renter-occupied1,069
Vacant units625
Home value & age
Median home value$159,400
Owner homes $300k+21.0%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1989
Older-home share33.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,229
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28610 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 43 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28610, 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 28610?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28610 is 1.75″. It was reported near Claremont, NC on May 28, 1990.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28610 — 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 28610 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28610 — 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 28610 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28610 — 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 28610 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28610 — 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 28610, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28610, 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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