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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28645

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28645 from July 4, 1955 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
82
Wind Reports
136
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28645 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28645

82 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports quarter sized hail and large tree limbs down on Indian Hills Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Sse Patterson, NC
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
6:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 SSW Patterson. Trained spotter reports Half Dollar sized hail on Blowing Rock Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ssw Patterson, NC
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports Half Dollar sized hail on Blowing Rock Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Ssw Patterson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Patterson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail from pea sized up to quarter sized.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Cajah'S Mountain, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:38 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL ON OAKMONT DR AND CONNELLY SPRINGS RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cajah'S Mountain, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:37 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL ON MOUNTAIN VIEW CIR AND UNION GROVE RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Cajah'S Mountain, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Lenoir, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2018
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Lenoir, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2017
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Lenoir, NC
1.25″ hail
Jul 18, 2017
8:37 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Lenoir, NC
1.50″ hail
Jul 18, 2017
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTS PING PONG SIZE HAIL KNOCKING TREE LIMBS DOWN AND DENTING CARS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Lenoir, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2016
9:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Watauga County · 21,379 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Darby, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
8:03 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED QUARTER (1") SIZE HAIL ON HIGHLAND MEADOWS WAY IN LENOIR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Kings Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EMERGENCY MNGR REPORTED QUARTER (1") SIZE HAIL ON SUGAR CREEK RD IN LENOIR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Kings Creek, 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 28645

136 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Gamewell, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Hudson, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Lenoir, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed blocking Clarks Chapel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Cajah'S Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WSW Cajah's Mountain. Tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Clarks Chapel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Cajah'S Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Clarks Chapel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Cajah'S Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SW Patterson. Emergency Management reports numerous trees down with a couple of houses impacted by fallen trees on Setzers Creek Road and Warrior Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Patterson, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reports numerous trees down with a couple of houses impacted by fallen trees on Setzers Creek Road and Warrior Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Patterson, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Lenoir, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and utility lines downed... several on homes... between Hibriten Drive SE and 321.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Lenoir, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages from fallen trees and utility lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lenoir, NC
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Patterson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees on road and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Lenoir, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Overlook Dr. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Lenoir, NC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Pearl Dr. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Cajahs Mountain, 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 28645

2 reports
UNK category
Apr 11, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Pictures of multiple trees down on H T Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Kings Creek, NC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
10:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 28645
Caldwell County · 26,874 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE ALONG WITH MANY TREES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Lenoir, 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 28645 area census snapshot

People & households
Population46,237
Households19,093
Housing units21,558
Income
Median household income$50,529
$100k+ households30.3%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,148
Attached single-family242
Small multifamily1,936
Large multifamily733
Mobile homes3,499
Housing mix
Single-family share70.3%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share12.4%
Mobile-home share16.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,682
Renter-occupied5,411
Vacant units2,465
Home value & age
Median home value$157,800
Owner homes $300k+15%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,103
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28645 have on record?

Our records show 82 hail, 136 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28645, 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 28645?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28645 is 2.00″. It was reported near Kings Creek, NC on June 16, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28645 — 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 28645 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28645 — 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 28645 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28645 — 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 28645 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28645 — 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 28645, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28645, 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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