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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28612

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28612 from May 22, 1970 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28612 · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28612

21 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jul 6, 2022
7:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Pleasant Grove, NC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AT LEAST THE SIZE OF QUARTERS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Cooksville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG I-40 BETWEEN EXIT 118 AND 113
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Icard, NC
1.25″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL ON RHONEY RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Pleasant Grove, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 23, 2014
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported nickel size hail on I-40 near mile marker 113.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Connellys Spgs, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media relayed public report of quarter size hail in Icard.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Icard, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
2:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported nickel size hail on Cape Hickory Rd (3 ENE Icard) and on West View Ave near the Hickory Airport (4 ENE).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Hildebran, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
2:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported nickel size hail on I-40 near mile marker 116.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ieard, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter size hail near Icard.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Icard, NC
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2013
3:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell along Sugar Loaf Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 E Pleasant Grove Brke, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell from Icard to Hildebran.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Icard, NC
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell near Sugarloaf Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.1 ENE Pleasant Grove Brke, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 10, 2011
5:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Connellys Spgs, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
5:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Connellys Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2008
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 SSE Morganton, 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 28612

47 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
12:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Carolina Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Rhodhiss, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reports trees and powerlines down leading to power outages near Rutherford College.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Connelly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and utility lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Connelly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down with a fire on scene.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house on George Hildebran Dr. Confirmed no injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2023
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Rhodhiss Rd and Knob Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Connelly Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Sugar Loaf Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2022
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST SEVERAL LARGE LIMBS DOWN ACROSS SOUTH MOUNTAINS STATE PARK. CONSIDERING THE STRENGTH OF THE WIND THERE MAY BE A FEW TREES DOWN IN THE PARK AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED LARGE TREES DOWN ON HWY 18
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Cooksville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
7:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN WITH A FEW ON HOMES ON OLD LAUREL ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREES DOWN WITH ONE ON TRAILER... ROOF RIPPED OFF HOUSE... DESTROYED BARN FROM A LIKELY MICROBURST ON BUZZ LOWMAN ST
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2022
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREES DOWN AND A STRUCTURAL FIRE DUE TO LIGHTNING ON CORN HILL RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST PUSHED A TREE ONTO A TRUCK ALONG HIGHWAY 18. PERSON IN THE TRUCK WAS SAFELY TAKEN OUT OF VEHICLE BY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Cooksville, NC
UNK mph
May 26, 2022
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Rhodhiss, 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 28612

3 reports
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
9:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: OUT BUILDINGS DAMAGED ALONG WOODLAWN DRIVE. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Connelly Springs, NC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
9:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO IN BURKE COUNTY NC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Pleasant Grove, NC
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
3:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 28612
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched down just east of South Mountains State Park. Damage was limited to a few downed trees and large limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 SSE Morganton, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 28612 area census snapshot

People & households
Population11,182
Households4,803
Housing units5,449
Income
Median household income$56,007
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households9.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,937
Attached single-family41
Small multifamily169
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes1,283
Housing mix
Single-family share72.3%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share3.2%
Mobile-home share23.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,696
Renter-occupied1,107
Vacant units646
Home value & age
Median home value$159,400
Owner homes $300k+16.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.4%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1984
Older-home share43.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,535
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28612 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 47 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28612, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28612?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28612 is 2.75″. It was reported near Morganton, NC on May 11, 2008.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28612 — 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 28612 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28612 — 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 28612 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28612 — 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 28612 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28612 — 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 28612, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28612, 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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