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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Charlotte, NC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Charlotte, NC from March 12, 1955 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
145
Wind Reports
445
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Charlotte, NC · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 28, 2026
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL IN THE OAKDALE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Paw Creek, NC
1.25″hail
Aug 19, 2019 8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Paw Creek, NC
1.00″hail
Aug 19, 2019 8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON WILKINSON BLVD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Charlotte, NC
1.00″hail
Jul 19, 2017 12:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN THE WESLEY HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Charlotte, NC
1.75″hail
Mar 22, 2017 12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GLOF BALL SIZE HAIL AT UNC CHARLOTTE
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Harrisburg, NC
1.25″hail
Mar 22, 2017 12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL AT W.WT HARRIS BLVD AND RESEARCH DR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Harrisburg, NC
1.25″hail
Mar 22, 2017 12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR HAIL NORTH OF CHARLOTTE
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Croft, NC
1.25″hail
Mar 22, 2017 12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Croft, NC
1.00″hail
Mar 2, 2017 12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN CHARLOTTE
NWS Hail Report Location: Charlotte, NC
1.00″hail
Mar 2, 2017 12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON ELDER AVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Charlotte, NC
1.00″hail
Mar 1, 2017 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON ELDER AVE
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Charlotte, NC
0.75″hail
Sep 4, 2015 6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM radio operator reported 3/4 inch hail at Heritage Hills Ln and Prosperity Church Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.9 ENE Croft, NC
0.88″hail
Apr 20, 2015 4:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail at West Sugar Creek Rd and Harris Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.83 ENE Clt Brockenbrough Ar, NC
1.00″hail
Apr 20, 2015 4:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported quarter size hail on Performance Rd. Spotter reported quarter size hail at I-485 near I-85. Another spotter reported quarter size hail between Oakdale Dr and Thompson Ave.
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail near UNC Charlotte.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Charlotte, NC
1.00″hail
May 10, 2014 2:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on east side of Charlotte.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.5 ENE Charlotte, NC
1.00″hail
May 10, 2014 2:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail on Pruitt St.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Charlotte, NC
0.75″hail
Jul 24, 2013 5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Tyvola Rd and Park Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 SE Griffith, NC
0.75″hail
Jun 26, 2013 4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell in the Northlake area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Charlotte, NC
1.25″hail
Jun 13, 2013 4:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along Woodlawn Rd, with half dollar size hail reported over East Charlotte.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Griffith, NC
1.00″hail
May 21, 2013 2:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell near Southpark Mall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.14 ESE Griffith, NC
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2012 5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 NE Hickory Grove, 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.
Wind Report Description: Tree down on utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Unc Charlotte, NC
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a tree down across powerlines in the Paw Creek area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paw Creek, NC
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2025 9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility lines downed along Providence Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Southpark Mall, 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 Charlotte, NC
19 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 16, 2026 1:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown of EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph... tracked from West 28th St to Atando Ave before lifting near Derita Creek Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Center City Charl, NC
UNKcategory
Mar 16, 2026 1:39 PM UTC
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous touchdown time 2 NNE Center City Charlotte. Brief touchdown of EF0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph... tracked from West 28th St to Atando Ave before lifting near Derita Creek Park.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Center City Charl, NC
UNKcategory
Dec 29, 2024 2:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touched down just south of Dixie River Road where a couple large branches were snapped. The tornado continued north and crossed Rockwood Road and Walkers Ferry Road where additional large limbs were snapped and a tree was downed. The tornado dissipated north of Walkers Ferry Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Belmont, NC
UNKcategory
May 23, 2022 5:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN EASTERN MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND CROSSED OVER INTO CABARRUS COUNTY. SEE ASSOCIATED PNS FOR MORE DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Eastland Mall, NC
EF0category
May 15, 2014 5:46 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency managers' survey indicated a short tornado track on the south side of Charlotte. The tornado touched down at the end of Arrowpoint Blvd , where some siding was peeled off an industrial office building. The tornado tracked north/northeast along Arrowpoint Blvd, blowing down trees, tossing a large awning, |and tearing a glass panel from another industrial office building. The tornado then crossed Arrowood Rd within a half mile of I-77, where more than a dozen additional trees were blown down and the tops blown out of other trees. The tornado lifted in a wooded area just north/northeast of this point.
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey found the path of a strong tornado that developed rapidly over eastern portions of the Charlotte metro area during the early morning hours of March 3rd. The tornado touched down near the intersection of Dulin Creek Rd and Little Whiteoak Rd, moving just south of Plaza Rd extension. The tornado affected two subdivisions in Mecklenburg County. Four homes slid off their foundations and were completely destroyed. Twenty-nine homes were rendered uninhabitable from collapsed exterior walls. A total of 162 homes were damaged in the county. Four people were injured in this area. The tornado crossed I-485, just south of Plaza Rd Extension before moving into Cabarrus County. The total path length in Mecklenburg County was a little over 1.5 miles, while the maximum width was 200 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.59 N Wilgrove, NC
EF1category
May 9, 2008 1:23 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado began on the south side of Gastonia in Gaston County. It produced damage to several structures in extreme eastern Gaston County before moving into Mecklenburg County, where the track become more intermittent. The public reporting several large trees blown down in the area around Woodlyn Dr in Northwest Charlotte. The path ended in the Beatties Ford Rd area north of Charlotte, where an outbuilding was lifted and blown 20 to 30 feet and 2 large dumpsters were overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.57 W Paw Creek, NC
F1category
Mar 8, 2005 7:40 AM EST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed within the squall line as it moved over Charlotte metro. The tornado developed near the intersection of 36th and North Tryon streets, where the roof of a building was torn off. In the same general area, the roofs of 2 trailers were partially torn off. Intermittent tree damage occurred along most of the remaining 3-miles of the track, with some trees falling on vehicles. At the end of the track, the roof was damaged and some windows blown out when a large oak tree fell on Cochrane Middle School. The roof cover was torn off of a business and some large pine trees and limbs were blown down just south of the school.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Charlotte, NC
F2category
Sep 7, 2004 10:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado moved north from South Carolina, and produced widespread damage to trees and power lines along its 2-mile path across the southwest corner of Mecklenburg County. The roof of a well-constructed home was blown off, and several other homes incurred shingle damage. A sheet of wallboard was torn off a garage wall and blown away. There was additional damage to automobiles and homes due to fallen trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SW Charlotte, NC
F2category
Mar 10, 1992 9:07 PM EST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1category
Nov 28, 1990 7:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0category
Jun 6, 1985 4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1category
May 3, 1984 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1category
Sep 16, 1977 1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1category
May 28, 1973 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2category
May 28, 1973 5:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2category
Sep 12, 1965 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1category
Apr 12, 1961 5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1category
Feb 18, 1960 12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County · 273,448 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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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Charlotte have on record?
Our records show 145 hail, 445 wind, and 19 tornado reports in and near Charlotte, 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 Charlotte?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Charlotte, NC is 3.00″. It was reported near Charlotte, NC on April 3, 1974.
A storm report showed up near my home in Charlotte — 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 Charlotte and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Charlotte — 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 Charlotte address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Charlotte — 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 Charlotte address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Charlotte — 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 Charlotte, NC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Charlotte, 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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