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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28722

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28722 from July 15, 1966 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
42
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28722 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28722

18 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 10, 2018
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM BUS WAS HIT BY QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL WHILE TRAVELING ALONG HIGHWAY 74.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Columbus, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2016
8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION OF THE REPORT ESTIMATED TO ALIGN WITH RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Columbus, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 5, 2015
6:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM radio operator reported nickel size hail on Highway 9 near the South Carolina border.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 SE Collinsville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2014
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on the state line southwest of Green Creek.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Collinsville, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2011
4:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 SE Collinsville, NC
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2010
4:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SSW Melvin Hill, NC
0.88″ hail
Sep 9, 2009
2:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to nickel size hail was reported near the intersection of highway 74 and I-26 on the west side of the town of Columbus.
NWS Hail Report Location: .46 W Columbus, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2008
4:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.86 SSE Mill Spg, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Tryon, NC
0.75″ hail
May 2, 2003
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, NC
0.88″ hail
Mar 16, 2002
10:45 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail caused several traffic accidents in the Columbus area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, NC
1.75″ hail
Aug 20, 1999
3:41 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1997
4:30 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 1988
2:35 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 1985
12:05 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 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 28722

42 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports numerous trees and powerlines down in the Tryon and Columbus area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of several trees down in the Columbus area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Centers received numerous reports of downed trees across Polk County. Duke Energy reports a couple hundred customers without power near White Oak Mountain Rd in the Stearns community and near Skyuka Rd just west of Columbus. Additional power outages were reported further east near Bill Collins Rd and Smith Waldrop Rd SSE of Mill Spring. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on utility equipment in Columbus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down... some involving power lines... mainly in the Green Creek area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Mill Spring, NC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Columbus, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2022
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE SNAPPED ON JOLLEY LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WSW Harris, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2020
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES BLOWN DOWN AND A FEW SNAPPED IN HALF.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2019
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MNGR REPORTED TREES DOWN ON TWO HOMES IN THE AREA AROUND RED FOX RD. NUMEROUS TREES BLOWN DOWN THROUGHOUT POLK COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2019
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREES DOWN IN THE COLUMBUS AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2019
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTED TREES DOWN ON SMITH WALDROP RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Mill Spring, NC
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MNGR REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS POLK COUNTY ESPECIALLY NEAR SALUDA...TRYON...AND MILL SPRING. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2018
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER AND PUBLIC REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES BLOWN DOWN IN THE AREA AROUND FOX MOUNTAIN ROAD SMITH DAIRY RD AND HUNTVIEW LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Columbus, NC
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28722
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON I-26. ONE ON A TRACTOR TRAILER. INTERSTATE SHUT DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Columbus, 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 28722

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 28722 area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,998
Households2,680
Housing units3,151
Income
Median household income$60,774
$100k+ households35.7%
$150k+ households12.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,242
Attached single-family92
Small multifamily160
Large multifamily361
Mobile homes296
Housing mix
Single-family share71.2%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share16.5%
Mobile-home share9.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,829
Renter-occupied851
Vacant units471
Home value & age
Median home value$277,600
Owner homes $300k+44.3%
Owner homes $500k+15.3%
Owner homes $750k+7.4%
Median year built1986
Older-home share40.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,519
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28722 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 42 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28722, 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 28722?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28722 is 2.75″. It was reported near Columbus, NC on June 4, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28722 — 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 28722 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28722 — 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 28722 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28722 — 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 28722 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28722 — 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 28722, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28722, 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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