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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28773

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28773 from August 17, 1977 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
16
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28773 · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28773

17 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
2:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Minor hail damage reported on roof of house and car. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw Tryon, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2022
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL JUST NORTH OF SALUDA...NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Saluda, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2019
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ON MACEDONIA ROAD FROM THE SIZE OF DIMES UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. THE QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS VERY BRIEF. THERE WAS ALSO STRONG WIND WITH THIS STORM BUT JUST ENOUGH TO BLOW DOWN SMALL LIMBS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Flat Rock, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2012
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near mile marker 60 on I-26.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Saluda, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2008
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Saluda, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2008
12:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Saluda, NC
1.00″ hail
Oct 11, 2006
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the Polk/Henderson County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 N Saluda, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 15, 2006
3:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Saluda, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 15, 2006
3:11 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail on the Polk County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Hendersonville, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:37 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Hendersonville, NC
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
3:51 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Hendersonville, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2001
4:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reported dime-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Saluda, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 1997
8:07 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Saluda, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 1997
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Tryon, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 1996
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saluda, 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 28773

16 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from Saluda. Utility company reports trees and powerlines down leading to power outages in the Saluda area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saluda, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saluda, NC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saluda, NC
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on power lines and utility equipment in the Saluda area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Saluda, NC
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2021
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON I-26 AT MM 62... LANE BLOCKED
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON MILLER MOUNTAIN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Columbus, NC
58 mph
Jul 8, 2015
4:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported multiple trees and power lines blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NE Mt Vly, NC
58 mph
Sep 2, 2014
2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FD reported two trees blown down on Highway 176.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 ENE Tuxedo, NC
58 mph
Jul 27, 2012
2:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County reported trees blown down on Holbert Cove Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 ESE Mt Vly, NC
58 mph
Jun 18, 2011
1:54 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on power lines on Howard Gap Rd and on I-26 at mile marker 62. Two more trees fell along highway 108 near Harmon Field Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNE Melrose, NC
63 mph
Apr 4, 2011
11:11 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the county, with the Tryon area being the hardest hit. Numerous trees fell on roads, and at least one tree fell on a vehicle in Tryon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.15 NNE Saluda, NC
58 mph
Jun 15, 2010
1:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple trees were blown down in the Saluda area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Saluda, NC
58 mph
Sep 14, 2002
6:35 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saluda, NC
58 mph
Aug 24, 2000
2:46 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Columbus, NC
UNK mph
Nov 15, 1989
9:45 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 28773

1 reports
F1 category
Aug 17, 1977
11:36 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 28773
Polk County · 8,631 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 28773 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,198
Households1,221
Housing units2,045
Income
Median household income$80,625
$100k+ households47.4%
$150k+ households20.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,884
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily16
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes134
Housing mix
Single-family share92.1%
Attached-home share0.1%
Multifamily share0.8%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,069
Renter-occupied152
Vacant units824
Home value & age
Median home value$359,900
Owner homes $300k+61.4%
Owner homes $500k+17.9%
Owner homes $750k+9.8%
Median year built1986
Older-home share41.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,198
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28773 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 16 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28773, 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 28773?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28773 is 1.75″. It was reported near Saluda, NC on July 4, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28773 — 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 28773 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28773 — 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 28773 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28773 — 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 28773 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28773 — 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 28773, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28773, 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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