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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bessemer City, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bessemer City, NC from June 16, 1980 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bessemer City, NC · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bessemer City, NC

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer City, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2023
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Image of 1 inch hail on Social Media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Bessemer City, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Bessemer City, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Bessemer City, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2014
2:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail on I-85.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 E Bessemer City, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported a few miles southwest of Bessemer City.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 W Bessemer City, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 2013
3:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was report in and a little to the east of Bessemer City.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Bessemer City, NC
2.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
4:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail fell at the intersection of Holland Memorial Church Rd and highway 274.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.83 ENE Bessemer City, NC
2.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported in Bessemer City.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Bessemer City, NC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2006
4:07 PM EST
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Bessemer City, NC
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2003
6:05 PM EST
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Bessemer City, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1999
4:00 PM EST
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Kings Mtn, NC
0.75″ hail
Jan 8, 1998
8:12 PM EST
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Bessemer City, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 28, 1997
2:00 PM EST
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Bessemer City, NC
0.75″ hail
May 24, 1996
9:27 PM EST
Hail report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer City, 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 Bessemer City, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A number of trees downed in the NC 216 area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Kings Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Hwy 274 and Dameron Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN SERENITY WOODS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TREE DOWN ON RESIDENCE ON BRENTWOOD CIR
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2020
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED TREES DOWN OF 6 TO 14 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
May 22, 2020
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED TREES DOWN NEAR CROWDERS CREEK AND SPARROW SPRINGS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Crowders, NC
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2019
7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN BESSEMER CITY... NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2018
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES BLOWN DOWN. ONE FELL ON A HOUSE ON EAST GEORGIA AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer City, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE FOOT DIAMETER RED OAK TREE SNAPPED. NEARBY MAPLE TREES UPROOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bessemer City, 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 Bessemer City, NC

1 reports
UNK category
May 22, 2020
7:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer City, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND EF0 TORNADO DAMAGE THAT WAS EITHER A CONTINUATION OF THE TORNADO THAT MOVED ACROSS CHEROKEE AND YORK COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA... OR WAS A SEPARATE TORNADO. DAMAGE BEGAN AROUND SPARROW SPRINGS RD AND CONTINUED EAST/NORTHEAST BEFORE ENDING NEAR THE GASTONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. DAMAGE WAS PRIMARILY LIMITED TO NUMEROUS UPROOTED TREES... SNAPPED LIMBS... AND MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Crowders, 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

Bessemer City, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,508
Households2,142
Housing units2,397
Income
Median household income$48,784
$100k+ households25.9%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,792
Attached single-family44
Small multifamily329
Large multifamily111
Mobile homes121
Housing mix
Single-family share74.8%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share18.4%
Mobile-home share5.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,198
Renter-occupied944
Vacant units255
Home value & age
Median home value$173,000
Owner homes $300k+7.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share71.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,041
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 36 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Bessemer City, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bessemer City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bessemer City, NC is 2.75″. It was reported near Bessemer City, NC on April 9, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bessemer City — 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 Bessemer City address?

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