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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Altamahaw, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Altamahaw, NC from May 6, 1989 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Altamahaw, NC · 1989–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Altamahaw, NC

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
7:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Altamahaw, 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
Jun 3, 2009
1:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at the Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Altamahaw, NC
0.75″ hail
May 29, 2009
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny sized hail along North Carolina highway 87, near Altamahaw.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Altamahaw, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2008
9:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N Altamahaw, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
4:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near the Alamance and Caswell County lines near the intersection of Mount Vernon Church Road and New Oak Trail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 NW Union Ridge, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 10, 2008
3:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three separate farmers in northwestern Alamance County reported significant tobacco crop damage due to penny size hail, including 40 acres and and 25 acres destroyed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNW Altamahaw, NC
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2008
10:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Altamahaw, NC
2.50″ hail
May 1, 1998
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of tennis balls caused significant damage to 65 single family homes, 13 manufactured homes, 3 churches and 300 cars. Windows were shattered, gutters torn from homes, lawn furniture ripped to shreds, and roofs were decimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: Altamahaw, NC
1.75″ hail
May 1, 1998
6:13 PM EST
Hail report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail fell in Union Ridge, reported by Triad Skywarn.
NWS Hail Report Location: Union Ridge, 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 Altamahaw, NC

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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, 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 Altamahaw, 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
Jul 28, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, 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
Jan 9, 2024
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Barber Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A RESIDENCE OFF OF PAGETOWN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2019
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT THE 4100 BLOCK OF GILLIAM CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2018
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON GERRINGER MILL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2018
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON NC HIGHWAY 87 N NEAR ED PATTERSON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
May 21, 2018
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED A TREE ALONG STONEY CREEK CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Altamahaw, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2017
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN ON RIDGE RD. NEAR LAKE CAMMACK AT 848 PM. TIME OF OCCURRENCE OF 835 PM ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Union Ridge, NC
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2016
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF UNION RIDGE ROAD AND JEFFRIES CROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Union Ridge, NC
UNK mph
May 12, 2016
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN NEAR ALTAMAHAW. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Altamahaw, NC
58 mph
Jul 28, 2013
10:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines were reported down at the intersection of Pagetown Road and Altamahaw Union Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.34 ENE Altamahaw, NC
58 mph
Jul 21, 2012
5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Altamahaw, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down along a swath from near Union Ridge to near Mebane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.78 SW Union Ridge, 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 Altamahaw, NC

1 reports
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
1:06 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Altamahaw, 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
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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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U.S. Census Data · City

Altamahaw, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population568
Households214
Housing units226
Income
Median household income$62,315
$100k+ households35.1%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached194
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share85.8%
Attached-home share10.2%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied200
Renter-occupied14
Vacant units12
Home value & age
Median home value$215,200
Owner homes $300k+42%
Owner homes $500k+10.5%
Owner homes $750k+5.5%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars214
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 20 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Altamahaw, NC, 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 Altamahaw?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Altamahaw, NC is 2.50″. It was reported near Altamahaw, NC on May 1, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Altamahaw — 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 Altamahaw address?

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