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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Burlington, NC from February 22, 1974 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
41
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Burlington, NC · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Burlington, NC

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed from WFMY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Burlington, NC
1.25″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
6:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail was reported in Burlington.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 SW Burlington, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2008
9:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.88 WNW Burlington Arpt, NC
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2008
10:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported near the intersection of Parkwood and Chapel Hill Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 SW Burlington, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Burlington, NC
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2006
3:55 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON WEST OLD ROAD AND LAKE SIDE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2006
12:55 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Burlington, NC
1.50″ hail
May 14, 2006
12:30 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Burlington, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2005
3:50 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny sized hail at Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport. 48 mph wind gust also measured, and a 100-year-old maple tree fell on a home built in the early 1900s on Kirkpatrick Road in Burlington.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 1998
6:42 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of large hail and trees down were received from Alamance county when a supercell storm moved through.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 20, 1998
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A Skywarn Spotter observed dime size hail on Coy Street in Burlington.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 13, 1996
3:45 AM EST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Burlington, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 1989
3:50 PM CST
Hail report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 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 Burlington, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a home on Elderwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage to 600 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
11:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage to 600 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
4:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Edgewood Drive and Eden Street in Burlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Burlington, NC
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE CITY OF BURLINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2020
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2019
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING TWO LANES OF S MEBANE ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 POWER LINES AND 3 TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE BURLINGTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HANFORD RD. AND CEDARCREST DR. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE AND BLOCKING ROADWAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF TUCKER ST. AND FIX ST. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY IN BURLINGTON NEAR VIRGINIA AVE. AND NORTH MAIN STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
7:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM BURLINGTON. 5 POWER LINES AND 3 TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE BURLINGTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLICE AND FIRE IS RESPONDING TO REPORT OF TREE ON HOUSE IN THE BURLINGTON AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2018
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON N ONEAL ST AT BILLINGHAM DR IN BURLINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Burlington, NC
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2018
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Burlington, NC
Alamance County · 49,261 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Burlington, 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 Burlington, NC

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Burlington, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population58,599
Households24,713
Housing units27,169
Income
Median household income$54,941
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,957
Attached single-family1,369
Small multifamily5,109
Large multifamily3,695
Mobile homes1,039
Housing mix
Single-family share58.7%
Attached-home share5.0%
Multifamily share32.4%
Mobile-home share3.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,562
Renter-occupied11,151
Vacant units2,456
Home value & age
Median home value$188,700
Owner homes $300k+24.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1977
Older-home share54.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars23,139
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 41 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Burlington, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Burlington?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Burlington, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Burlington, NC on May 17, 1988.

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

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

I am selling a home in Burlington — 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 Burlington address?

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