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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Alamance County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Alamance County, NC from July 23, 1957 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27312 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
92
Wind Reports
277
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alamance County, NC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Alamance County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 30, 2026
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture passed along via social media shows a hail stone ranging from 1 to 1.5 inches. Time and approximate location estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Mebane, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2026
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mebane, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from WFMY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
1.25″ hail
May 1, 2022
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT OF HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Haw River, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL NORTH OF ALTAMAHAW.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Altamahaw, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR RUSSEL ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Sutphin, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Graham, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PATROL OFFICER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Alamance, NC
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2019
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SNOW CAMP ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Snow Camp, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Mebane, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
1.50″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Saxapahaw, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2016
12:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Swepsonville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Burlington, NC
2.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAY REPORT OF 1.5 TO 2.5 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Alamance, 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 Alamance County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking Baker Bell Farm Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on State Road 1002.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on NC 87 near Hico Baptist Church.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Saxapahaw, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home on Elderwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: powerlines down near goshawk ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Saxapahaw, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video of trees and powerlines down in the Greenwood Dr area on the north side of Burlington reported by WXII.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Glen Raven, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area of Basin Creek Rd and Danielly Waterwheel Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Route 119 and Dickey Mill Road resulting in a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Power Line Road and University Drive resulting in a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Elon College, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage to 400 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mebane, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage to 600 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage to 400 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mebane, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage to 600 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
11:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house near the 1760 block of Duck Trail in Saxapahaw.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Saxapahaw, NC
UNK mph
Dec 19, 2025
10:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down near the intersection of Carolina Road and Carolina Mill Road... northeast of the town of Burlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Haw River, 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 Alamance County

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along Mount Hermon Rock Creek Rd in Southwest Alamance County... just north of Russell McPherson Rd. It then tracked south a short distance before lifting near the intersection of Mount Hermon Rock Creek Rd and Mountain Valley Drive. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted... with the worst of the damage occurring to an automotive repair shop... whose entire roof was torn off by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Alamance, NC
UNK category
May 10, 2021
8:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH THAT OF AN EF-1 TORNADO. TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.25 MILES AND ROUGHLY 2 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Sutphin, NC
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
10:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE OCCURRING IN A SWATH THROUGH THE SOUTHEASTERN PORTION OF ALAMANCE COUNTY. THIS INCLUDES TREES DOWN ON AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF HOMES AND STRUCTURES IN VICINITY OF SUTPHIN AND SAXAPAHAW. THIS DAMAGE LINES UP WITH A RADAR CONFIRMED TORNADO DEBRIS SIGNATURE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sutphin, NC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
1:06 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down at Bethel Methodist Church Road, snapping some trees thirty feet off the ground and uprooting several other large trees. Similar but slightly heavier damage was noted on Aunt Mary`s Road including the uprooting of a four foot diameter oak tree. A roof was also blown off a two story residence. The tornado continued to move northeast along Altamahaw Union Ridge Road where a home had one wall collapse. Another home had its roof ripped off along with some minor damage to the attached garage. The roof of the home was deposited along the storm track and across the street. The home across the street lost windows and had a portion of its roof removed. Snapped and downed trees in this area covered a width of approximately 200 feet. At Hickory Nut Point on the northeast shore of Lake Burlington, the tornado damaged two homes with one losing three quarters of its roof. A truck in the driveway was also destroyed by a fallen oak tree. Multiple trees were uprooted or snapped in the area, many of which exceeded one foot in diameter. The tornado continued to move northeast, paralleling Union Ridge Road. Several residences sustained roof damage along this road with numerous trees snapped or uprooted. The tornado exited the county just east of Union Ridge Road, damaging one last residence. The roof of the home was partially removed. A nearby storage shed was also heavily damaged with a second storage shed completely destroyed. In total, 20 homes were damaged, including 6 homes that were completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.74 E Altamahaw, NC
EF0 category
Mar 4, 2008
4:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak EF 0 tornado touched down in northern Alamance County just northeast of the Union Ridge community. The tornado initially|touched down about a half mile south of Willie Pace Road. On the north side of Willie Pace Road the tornado blew the roof off of a tobacco barn, lifted a carport, destroyed one shed and caused roof and porch damage to a home. The tornado exited the WFO RAH CWA and entered into WFO RNK CWA as it continued to track northeast into Caswell County for approximately 2 miles. ||Further north the tornado destroyed a barn on Vinson Road and damaged a|tractor and irrigation system. Numerous trees were also blown down in the area. The tornado blew a large oak tree into a brick home on Blaney Road, resulting in substantial roof damage. A garage in the back yard|was also destroyed. The last home to be damaged was on Baynes Road. A single wide mobile home on Baynes Road lost its roof from the high wind. The roof was tossed about 70 feet before becoming wrapped around a tree.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.11 E Union Ridge, NC
F1 category
May 26, 1983
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jul 21, 1977
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Mar 19, 1975
6:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Alamance County, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 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 · County

Alamance County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population174,286
Households68,441
Housing units75,456
Income
Median household income$64,445
$100k+ households37.6%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached49,261
Attached single-family2,530
Small multifamily7,974
Large multifamily6,585
Mobile homes9,043
Housing mix
Single-family share65.3%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share19.3%
Mobile-home share12.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied44,903
Renter-occupied23,538
Vacant units7,015
Home value & age
Median home value$221,200
Owner homes $300k+29.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.5%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1987
Older-home share41.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars65,407
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Alamance County

27312 123
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27217 110
Burlington, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27253 86
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27302 81
Mebane, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27244 57
Elon, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27298 55
Liberty, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27215 54
Burlington, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27349 42
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27249 31
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27258 15
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 92 hail, 277 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Alamance County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Alamance County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Alamance County is 2.50″. It was reported near Alamance, NC on April 28, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alamance County — 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 Alamance County address?

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