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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Chowan County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Chowan County, NC from May 24, 1973 through July 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27932 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
69
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chowan County, NC · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Chowan County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM NORTH OAKUM ST IN EDENTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Edenton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED. REPORT FROM 911 CENTER IN EDENTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Edenton, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Ryland, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2021
5:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Sign Pine, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Edenton, NC
1.50″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALMOST GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN EDENTON. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Edenton, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL REPORTED BY 911 CENTER. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Macedonia, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2020
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 N EDENTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Edenton, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2020
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Edenton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 WNW EDENTON. VIDEO OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN EDENTON VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Edenton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN EDENTON VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Edenton, NC
0.75″ hail
May 27, 2010
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 WSW Edenton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2010
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.87 WSW Meege Xrds, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Cisco, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2008
4:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Rockyhock, 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 Chowan County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
7:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down just east of Edenton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Edenton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powerlines down across the northern half of Chowan County NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Ryland, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Tree knocked down wires and landed on a car causing minor injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Mavaton, NC
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree branch knocked down powerlines along Rocky Hock Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valhalla, NC
UNK mph
May 6, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Trees downed along with power lines. Numerous 3 inch limbs downed along Gilden Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Sign Pine, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2024
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported two trees down across Gum Pond Road near the intersection with Whites Landing Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Rockyhock, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2024
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines downed along Mexico Road at NC-32... Virginia Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Hancock, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on Gliden Road. Time Estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Hickory Crossroad, NC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2021
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED AT ROCKY HOCK ROAD IN ARROWHEAD BEACH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arrowhead Beach, NC
UNK mph
Apr 9, 2021
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE SHOWS POWER POLES SNAPPED ALONG SOUNDSIDE ROAD. ALSO... A VIDEO SHOWS HAIL COVERING THE GROUND AND THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Edenton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2020
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE TO ONE HOME AND NUMEROUS BRANCHES AND LIMBS OFF TREES. ONE SMALL TREE WAS UPROOTED ON HAPPY HOME ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Icaria, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2020
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Sign Pine, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2019
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN. REPORT RELAYED BY 911 CALL CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mavaton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2019
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SW MAVATON. POWER LINES DOWN. REPORT RELAYED BY 911 CALL CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mavaton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2019
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ON EVANS CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Rockyhock, 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 Chowan County

14 reports
UNK category
Jun 20, 2021
7:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CHOWAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER PROVIDED PICTURES AND DAMAGE PATH INFORMATION IN THE SOMERSET AREA OF CHOWAN COUNTY. THE DAMAGE WAS CONSISTENT WITH AN EF0. THE PATH WAS ROUGHLY 2.5 MILES AND THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MINUTES FROM 307 TO 313 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Somerset, NC
UNK category
May 5, 2017
11:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY TEAM CONFIRMS DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH AN EF0 TORNADO ON ROCKY HOCK RD IN WEST CENTRAL CHOWAN COUNTY. THE STORM SURVEY IS ONGOING... AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN LATER THIS AFTERNOON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Rockyhock, NC
EF2 category
Apr 25, 2014
6:37 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado started just south of Edenton and tracked northeast to near Burnt Mill Road near the Chowan/Perquimans county line. Numerous trees were downed or snapped off. Houses were damaged or destroyed on Yeopim Road. An 11-month-old boy died two days after being injured during the tornado. One injury was also reported. The tornado then tracked northeast into Perquimans county from Chowan county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.78 NE Edenton Arpt, NC
EF2 category
Apr 25, 2014
6:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado tracked from the Chowan River east-northeast through Chowan county into the Bear Swamp at the Chowan/Perquimans county line. Trees were downed or snapped off and power lines were downed near Macedonia Road and Chambers Ferry Road. The tornado then continued northeast into Perquimans county from Chowan county. Damage in much of the tornado path was EF-0 to EF-1 in intensity.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.8 W Edenton, NC
EF1 category
May 9, 2008
7:44 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado tracked into Chowan county from Hertford county. The tornado produced additional damage to trees and buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.08 WNW Cannon Ferry, NC
F1 category
Jun 11, 2004
9:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: F1 tornado produced intermittent damage path along a 6 mile track from Rockyhock to north of Edenton. Numerous trees snapped as well as damage to several farm buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rockyhock, NC
F0 category
May 9, 2003
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado (F0) downed several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rockyhock, NC
F0 category
Aug 26, 1998
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado produced minor damage with a tree blown into the front porch of a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Edenton, NC
F3 category
Nov 23, 1992
5:54 AM EST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Feb 21, 1989
1:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Mar 26, 1988
3:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jun 28, 1986
2:19 PM EST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Mar 28, 1984
9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
May 24, 1973
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Chowan County, NC
Chowan County · 5,116 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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Edenton, NC 57
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Chowan County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,814
Households5,989
Housing units7,169
Income
Median household income$56,982
$100k+ households33.5%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,116
Attached single-family33
Small multifamily551
Large multifamily40
Mobile homes1,429
Housing mix
Single-family share71.4%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share8.2%
Mobile-home share19.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,173
Renter-occupied1,816
Vacant units1,180
Home value & age
Median home value$204,400
Owner homes $300k+27.7%
Owner homes $500k+13.9%
Owner homes $750k+6.0%
Median year built1979
Older-home share53.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,410
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Chowan County

27932 98
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27919 20
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27946 13
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27980 13
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 35 hail, 69 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Chowan County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chowan County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Chowan County is 3.00″. It was reported near Rockyhock, NC on May 22, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Chowan 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 Chowan County address?

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