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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Claremont, NC from July 15, 1957 through June 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Claremont, NC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Claremont, NC

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 17, 2024
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WCNC storm spotter reported 1 inch hail near Claremont at time indicated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported quarter size hail on Emmanuel Church Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 SW Claremont, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2013
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2012
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell at Riverbend Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.84 NNW Claremont, NC
0.75″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
4:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Claremont, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
1:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Claremont, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 11, 2009
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.02 SSE Drums Xrds, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2006
6:46 PM EST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Claremont, NC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2002
5:50 PM EST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 1998
6:00 AM EST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
May 27, 1998
3:08 PM EST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Claremont, NC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 1998
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Claremont, NC
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1990
6:32 PM CST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1988
5:06 PM CST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 1985
1:15 PM CST
Hail report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 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 Claremont, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large trees down on structures and powerlines on Oxford School Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power outages from fallen trees in northeast Catawba County in the vicinity of Oxford School Rd and Rock Barn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a tree down along Hall Dairy Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages and utility line damage along Emmanuel Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Riverbend Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Millersville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along I-40.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of a tree down across River Bend Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Millersville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of gas station canopy destroyed by wind.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of trees down on I-40 in Claremont.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of multiple trees and power lines down in the Rock Barn area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTED NUMEROUS SMALL TREES BLOWN DOWN IN THE CATFISH COMMUNITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2018
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG RIVER BEND RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Claremont, NC
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN BETWEEN CLAREMONT AND CATAWBA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Claremont, NC
58 mph
Jul 21, 2015
3:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media reported trees blown down on Riverbend Rd blocking both lanes, and another tree down on Lawrence Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.15 N Claremont, 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 Claremont, NC

3 reports
UNK category
Aug 7, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110mph tracked across portions of Catawba... Iredell and Rowan Counties on the afternoon of August 7th. The tornado touched down between Conover and Claremont on Kelly Blvd where large tree branches were snapped. The tornado moved southeast and continued to snap large tree limbs as it neared the Murrays Hill community. The tornado began to strengthen and reached EF-1 intensity as it crossed NC Highway 10 where trees were uprooted with additional trees snapped/uprooted along Murrays Mill Rd and Sherrills Ford Rd with winds reaching 100-110mph. The tornado maintained EF-1 intensity as it passed just north of Sherrills Ford downing trees along Long Island Rd... Hopewell Church Rd and Mollys Backbone Rd. The tornado crossed Lake Norman and moved into Iredell County downing many trees along Northview Harbor Dr... Penicillin Pt and Fern Hill Rd. As the tornado neared Mooresville it began to lose intensity and weakened to an EF-0 with 70-85mph winds snapping nu
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Claremont, NC
EF2 category
Oct 26, 2010
6:44 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down initially in an industrial park near Penny Rd, where two large buildings sustained significant roof damage. Part of the exterior wall of one of the buildings collapsed. The tornado moved northeast, causing damage to shingles and siding at several homes on St Vincent Dr. Two outbuildings were thrown 30 to 40 feet and numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted in this area as well. The tornado continued to cause severe damage to trees and generally minor structural damage to homes and a church as it moved northeast toward Catawba St. The damage path continued in a east northeast direction from there, roughly paralleling highway 70. Major roof damage occurred to a food processing plant on highway 70 and several outbuildings were destroyed. Numerous headstones were blown down in a cemetery adjacent to the plant. Numerous trailers were then overturned and part of a building destroyed at a truck depot near Liberty Hill Church Rd. The tornado continued east northeast for about another half mile before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.26 SSW Claremont, NC
F1 category
Nov 22, 1992
9:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Claremont, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 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

Claremont, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,051
Households844
Housing units902
Income
Median household income$59,583
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached513
Attached single-family81
Small multifamily156
Large multifamily130
Mobile homes22
Housing mix
Single-family share56.9%
Attached-home share9.0%
Multifamily share31.7%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied505
Renter-occupied339
Vacant units58
Home value & age
Median home value$227,200
Owner homes $300k+28.3%
Owner homes $500k+9.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1991
Older-home share39.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars828
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 40 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Claremont, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Claremont?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Claremont, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Claremont, NC on May 28, 1990.

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

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

I am selling a home in Claremont — 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 Claremont address?

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