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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28659

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28659 from May 31, 1975 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
95
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28659 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28659

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Mulberry, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
1.25″ hail
Sep 2, 2018
7:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Buck, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2014
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell on Somers Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNW Osbornville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2013
4:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Cricket, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2013
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was observed along Route 115.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.66 NW Hunting Creek, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 25, 2012
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.63 WNW Osbornville, NC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2012
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Wilkes Co Arpt, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2012
8:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported penny-sized hail in North Wilkesboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Wilkesboro, NC
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2011
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A 53 mph wind gust also occurred at this location.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W North Wilkesboro, NC
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2011
3:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE North Wilkesboro, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2011
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in the town of Roaring River.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Roaring River, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2010
4:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W North Wilkesboro, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 13, 2010
4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S North Wilkesboro, NC
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2010
6:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground on Route 421 just past Windy Gap Road. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 NNW Windy Gap, 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 28659

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Windy Gap, NC
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down north of North Wilkesboro. One fell on a vehicle. No injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairplains, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and limbs down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Se North Wilkesboro, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ese Wilkesboro, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down blocking Boone Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Cricket, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down West D Street and Boone Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw North Wilkesboro, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Camp Joe Harris Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse North Wilkesboro, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was reported down off Statesville road in Wilkes County North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Windy Gap, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
12:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a house on Robinson Road in North Wilkesboro North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE North Wilkesboro, NC
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree blown down by thunderstorm winds on U.S. Highway 421 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Windy Gap, NC
UNK mph
May 7, 2024
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least one tree blown down near N. Wilkesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Fairplains, NC
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Sparta Road near Mulberry. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Mulberry, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
12:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES SNAPPED IN HALF IN THE AREA OF MCCARTER RD/HUNTING CREEK RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Windy Gap, NC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Windy Gap, 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 28659

1 reports
F1 category
May 31, 1975
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28659
Wilkes County · 21,577 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 28659 area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,557
Households8,632
Housing units9,647
Income
Median household income$49,578
$100k+ households31.2%
$150k+ households9.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,190
Attached single-family68
Small multifamily872
Large multifamily390
Mobile homes2,109
Housing mix
Single-family share64.2%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share13.1%
Mobile-home share21.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,702
Renter-occupied2,930
Vacant units1,015
Home value & age
Median home value$151,700
Owner homes $300k+14.8%
Owner homes $500k+4.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,079
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28659 have on record?

Our records show 30 hail, 95 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28659, 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 28659?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28659 is 1.75″. It was reported near .89 SE North Wilkesboro, NC on May 23, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28659 — 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 28659 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28659 — 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 28659 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28659 — 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 28659 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28659 — 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 28659, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28659, 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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