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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Alexander County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Alexander County, NC from June 10, 1963 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28681 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
61
Wind Reports
189
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alexander County, NC · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Alexander County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Bethlehem, NC
1.25″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report of half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ene Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylorsville, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WEST SIDE OF TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylorsville, NC
1.50″ hail
Jul 4, 2019
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED PING PONG BALL (1.50') SIZE HAIL ON WALKER FOUNDRY LOOP ON HWY 16.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Taylorsville, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED GOLF BALL (1.75 IN) SIZE HAIL IN BETHLEHEM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Bethlehem, NC
1.25″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN) SIZE HAIL JUST SOUTHWEST OF BETHLEHEM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Bethlehem, NC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2018
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY NICKEL HAIL BUT SOME BIGGER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Taylorsville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2017
9:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL. VERY STRONG WIND SEEING LIMBS BLOW BY IN THE PARKING LOT BUT NOT SURE HOW LARGE THE LIMBS WERE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Taylorsville, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1/4 INCH TO 1 INCH HAIL OBSERVED OFF HWY 90 E
NWS Hail Report Location: Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2016
9:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZED TO THE WEST OF ELLENDALE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Ellendale, NC
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2015
7:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail near Bethlehem.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 SE Bethlehem, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2015
3:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported 3/4 inch hail in the Bethlehem area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 SE Bethlehem, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS Blacksburg, VA relayed a report of nickel size hail in Stony Point.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Stony Pt, 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 Alexander County

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported tree blocking Baker Teague Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Bethlehem, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
9:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a structure at 196 Unnamed Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Bethlehem, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking the road Liledoun Rd & Golden Rod Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down along Highway 16 North a few miles from the Wilkes/Alexander county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 N Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking the road at Smith Farm Road and Highway 90.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Stony Point, NC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2025
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ellendale, NC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham radio operator reported a tree blown down on power lines on Stout Farm Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
May 8, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Alexander County Emergency Management reported three trees fell onto power lines in the Sugarloaf Mountain community. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house on Saunders Lane reported at 115 PM EST. Based on nearby wind observations the tree could have fallen between 1230 and 115 PM with gradient winds... or earlier between 700 and 800 AM with heavy rain showers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Taylorsville, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
6:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and blocking road at Sulphur Springs Rd and Sharpe Mill Rd reported at 101 PM EST. Based on nearby wind observations the tree could have fallen between 1230 and 100 PM with gradient winds... or earlier between 700 and 800 AM with heavy rain showers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
2:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking Vashti Cemetary Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Taylorsville, 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 Alexander County

9 reports
UNK category
Aug 17, 2021
3:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR SMITH FARM ROAD WITH TREES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO NEARBY HOUSES AND BUILDINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Stony Point, NC
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN EASTERN ALEXANDER COUNTY. THE PATH WAS SHORT... BUT WIND SPEED WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO PEEL APART A METAL ROOF OFF A BARN AND LOFT THE METAL SOME DISTANCE. OTHER DAMAGE LIMITED TO TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Hiddenite, NC
UNK category
Oct 23, 2017
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ICARD RIDGE RD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Bethlehem, NC
EF0 category
Aug 18, 2011
4:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small area of tornadic damage was surveyed in the Powell Rd, Taylorsville Manufacturing Rd area. A manufactured home was pushed off its block foundation and several outbuildings were destroyed. Several homes also received damage due to wind-blown hail.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.94 NNW Paynes Store, NC
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2011
2:33 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An area of weak tornado damage began in the Ellendale community, along Caldwell Pond Rd, just south of highway 64 90, uprooting and snapping off some trees. The tornado moved northeast into a forested area and may have lifted briefly. However, the damage path picked up again on Studebaker Rd just off highway 64. Part of the roof was removed from a house and part of the porch blown away. An outbuilding was also destroyed and numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted at this location. The tornado continued northeast across highway 64, peeling roofing off a barn and shifting a mobile home off its foundation. The tornado continued northeast across All Healing Springs Rd, then on to a farmstead off David Herman Rd, where siding and roofing were stripped from several outbuildings. The tornado lifted just past David Herman Rd, but not before destroying another outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.25 WSW All Healing Spgs, NC
F2 category
Jul 7, 2005
12:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down near highway 16 just north of the Catawba County line. Two brick homes and a business received severe roof damage in this area, while a mobile home was completely destroyed. The tornado tracked northeast, damaging the roofs of several homes at a mobile home park along Friendship Church Rd before lifting near the intersection of Millersville Rd and Dairy Rd. Numerous trees were also blown down along the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Taylorsville, NC
F1 category
May 7, 1998
5:03 PM EST
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado continued its track from Caldwell county through the southern part of Alexander county, before dissipating near Millersville. Homes in the tornado's path were damaged and mobile homes were either damaged or destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Bethlehem, NC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado travelled for 5 miles on the ground in eastern Alexander county before crossing into Iredell county. Damage was mainly confined to trees and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Hiddenite, NC
F0 category
Mar 10, 1992
8:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Alexander County, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 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

Alexander County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,440
Households13,895
Housing units16,126
Income
Median household income$65,268
$100k+ households37.1%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,546
Attached single-family101
Small multifamily396
Large multifamily84
Mobile homes3,999
Housing mix
Single-family share71.6%
Attached-home share0.6%
Multifamily share3.0%
Mobile-home share24.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,348
Renter-occupied2,547
Vacant units2,231
Home value & age
Median home value$190,000
Owner homes $300k+21.3%
Owner homes $500k+9.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.3%
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,537
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Alexander County

28681 166
Bethlehem, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28625 160
Statesville, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28601 138
Hickory, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28630 60
Granite Falls, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28636 43
Hiddenite, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28689 43
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28654 41
Moravian Falls, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28678 39
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 61 hail, 189 wind, and 9 tornado reports in Alexander County, 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 Alexander County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Alexander County is 1.75″. It was reported near Bethlehem, NC on July 21, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alexander 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 Alexander County address?

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