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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Benson, NC from April 2, 1970 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
93
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Benson, NC · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Benson, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Nov 9, 2025
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WRAL relayed a report and photos of quarter-sized hail on Zacks Mill Rd. An approximately 3 inch... aluminum flag pole was snapped at the same location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Coats Crossroads, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2022
9:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON ELEVATION ROAD NEAR BENSON... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Coats Crossroads, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS 1.00 INCH HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Coats Crossroads, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER RELAYED A REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR BENSON... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2012
3:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near the intersection North Carolina Highway 50 and 96.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Peacocks Xrds, NC
0.75″ hail
May 22, 2012
3:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail was reported near North Carolina Highway 242.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.85 SSE Benson, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2011
6:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along the swath.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Benson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2010
7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along North Carolina Highway 96 near the Sampson Johnston County Line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 S Parkers Mill, NC
1.25″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
2:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported near exit 77 on Interstate Highway 95.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.1 S Benson, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2009
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Parkers Mill, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2008
12:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Benson, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2008
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 50 and Morgan Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Benson, NC
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Benson, NC
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2006
5:40 PM EST
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON HWY 50.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Benson, NC
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2006
5:35 PM EST
Hail report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON HWY 242.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Benson, 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 Benson, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wnw Newton Grove, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ese Benson, NC
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down near the intersection of NC 210 and NC 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Coats Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Allens Crossroads Rd. and Sandy Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Benson, NC
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree on powerline near Peed Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Angier, NC
UNK mph
Nov 9, 2025
4:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several Duke Energy outages reported... including one of 1500 customers... due to fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment near and south of the junction of I-40 and NC 210.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Coats Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Nov 9, 2025
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WRAL relayed a report and photo of a large diameter... shallow-rooted tree uprooted near McGee Crossroads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Coats Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Sep 25, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported down in Benson along East Harnett St.... Hodges Chapel Rd... and Mingo Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Benson, NC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2025
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on I-40 near exit 319.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Coats Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Benson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along I-40.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Benson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
1:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power lines reported down on Banner Elk Rd near NC 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Benson, NC
UNK mph
May 31, 2025
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Coats Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2024
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees resulting in power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Coats, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down near the intersection of E Hill St and N Lee St in Benson. The tree took out some power lines and blocked the intersection.
NWS Wind Report Location: Benson, 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 Benson, NC

5 reports
EF2 category
Apr 16, 2011
3:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado exited Harnett County and continued northeast into southern Johnston County. The tornado track south of Benson, where it crossed NC Highway 242 and NC Highway 50. Several modular homes were destroyed, and numerous other homes sustained major damage. There was also hundreds of trees that were uprooted or snapped in half. The tornado subsequently crossed Interstate 40 near mile Marker 330 and continued moving northeast to just south of Four Oaks before crossing Interstate 95 near mile marker 90. The tornado lifted just before reaching Smithfield, where little or no damage was observed. Throughout this part of the track there was a broad swath of EF0 damage with embedded areas of EF1 and EF2 damage. In total, 450 homes were damaged, of which 287 homes were completely destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.38 SSE Benson, NC
EF0 category
Mar 27, 2009
5:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Five houses on OBJ Road sustained minor damage ranging from shingle damage, damaged garage doors, to blown out windows.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.01 SW Parkers Mill, NC
EF1 category
Nov 15, 2008
2:42 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado initially touched down just off Noah Road, where it uprooted several trees. It traveled north-northwest across bare fields, taking down mature trees for approximately one half mile. The tornado then crossed Wood Crossroads Road, where it produced significant roof damage to one double-wide mobile home and ripped the porch off a single level brick home. The tornado then proceeded north-northwest across open fields before producing minor damage on Five Point Roads to a aluminum skirt of a double-wide mobile home and other minor damage to sheds and storage buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.31 NNW Peacocks Xrds, NC
EF0 category
Sep 14, 2007
5:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law enforcement reported a tornado and multiple trees down on Stephenson Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.5 N Benson, NC
F3 category
Nov 23, 1992
3:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Benson, NC
Johnston County · 66,390 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Benson, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,144
Households1,550
Housing units1,916
Income
Median household income$65,614
$100k+ households27.0%
$150k+ households11.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,292
Attached single-family198
Small multifamily352
Large multifamily74
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share10.3%
Multifamily share22.2%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied818
Renter-occupied732
Vacant units366
Home value & age
Median home value$176,000
Owner homes $300k+34.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,431
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 93 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Benson, NC, 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 Benson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Benson, NC is 2.75″. It was reported near Benson, NC on August 5, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Benson — 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 Benson address?

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