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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bethlehem, NC from June 10, 1982 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bethlehem, NC · 1982–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bethlehem, NC

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Bethlehem, 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
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, 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
0.88″ hail
Sep 4, 2015
7:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, 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
0.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2008
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethlehem, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.5 WSW Bethlehem, NC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethlehem, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2002
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethlehem, NC
0.88″ hail
May 10, 2002
5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethlehem, NC
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
5:13 PM EST
Hail report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethlehem, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 1, 1990
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Bethlehem, NC

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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, 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
Aug 18, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down along Hwy 127 between Fellowship Church Rd and Lake Hickory.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Bethlehem, NC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Valley Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Bethlehem, NC
60 mph
May 27, 2024
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis weather station measured a 60mph wind gust near the intersection of Devil Track Rd and Hwy 127.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Bethlehem, NC
58 mph
Apr 11, 2024
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by Davis weather station at intersection of Hwy 127 and Devil Track Rd. Penny size hail also observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Bethlehem, NC
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2023
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees blown in this area south of Ellendale.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Ellendale, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bethlehem, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8-inch diameter limbs sheared off trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Millersville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Millersville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blocking roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Ellendale, NC
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2022
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 PINE TREES BLOWN DOWN ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE NORTH OF THE CENTER OF BETHLEHEM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethlehem, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2022
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN BETHLEHEM AND ALONG THE LAKE NEAR HWY 16
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Bethlehem, NC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2020
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED TREES DOWN BLOCKING ANTIOCH CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Ellendale, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2019
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethlehem, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A HOUSE ON BEN ELLER LANE WAS SPLIT IN HALF BY A LARGE TREE THAT FELL ON THE HOUSE. NO REPORTED INJURIES. OTHER TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN BY THE STORM IN THE AREA NORTH OF LAKE HICKORY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, NC

3 reports
UNK category
Oct 23, 2017
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bethlehem, 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
EF1 category
Apr 28, 2011
2:33 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Bethlehem, 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
F1 category
May 7, 1998
5:03 PM EST
Tornado report for Bethlehem, 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
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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

Bethlehem, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,928
Households1,685
Housing units1,793
Income
Median household income$78,963
$100k+ households39.7%
$150k+ households18.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,536
Attached single-family36
Small multifamily90
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes131
Housing mix
Single-family share85.7%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share5.0%
Mobile-home share7.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,445
Renter-occupied240
Vacant units108
Home value & age
Median home value$290,600
Owner homes $300k+48.7%
Owner homes $500k+21.5%
Owner homes $750k+12.1%
Median year built1991
Older-home share30.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,665
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 40 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Bethlehem, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bethlehem?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Bethlehem — 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 Bethlehem address?

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