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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Clinton, NC from September 11, 1960 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
86
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clinton, NC · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Clinton, NC

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Clinton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
9:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near Bonnetsville... just west of Clinton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Clinton, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 5, 2014
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of quarter size hail were received around the Clinton area, with one report of half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSE Clinton, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2009
2:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clinton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2009
3:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported by the public, approximately two miles to the south of Clinton, North Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Clinton, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2008
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail was reported on Five Bridge Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 SW Clinton Arpt, NC
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2007
5:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on HWY 701 just southeast of Clinton.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Clinton, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2006
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near interstate 40 and state route 403.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NE Clinton, NC
0.88″ hail
Oct 22, 2005
3:25 AM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel Hail at Lake Artesian Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Clinton, NC
1.00″ hail
Oct 22, 2005
2:38 AM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail observed outside of 911 center.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2002
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 W Clinton, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 1, 2001
1:35 PM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 1999
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of golfballs damaged one car and several mobile homes just north of Clinton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Clinton, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 21, 1999
4:48 PM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 1998
10:45 PM EST
Hail report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clinton, 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 Clinton, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees reported down around city of Clinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage caused by high winds damaging power equipment near the intersection of New Bethel Rd and Mount Moriah Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nw Clinton, NC
60 mph
Jul 29, 2026
3:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 1159W 1.2 E Clinton (WEATHERSTEM).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
10:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down reported by 911 call center. Also corroborated by 1.5k people without power reported by South River EMC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media relayed a viewer report of wind damage to a church along Faison Highway... northeast of Clinton. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen tree damaged equipment causing a power outage. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down southwest of Clinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2025
3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2025
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large number of power outages due to fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down near us 421 and Kitty fork rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports large tree down blocking both travel lanes... US 701 South... 1 mile south of Clinton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2023
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage caused by fallen trees and limbs on equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: Tree down in Clinton. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Clinton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2023
4:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Porter Rd and Effie Peterson Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Clinton, 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 Clinton, NC

3 reports
UNK category
May 23, 2017
9:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POLICE OFFICER REPORTED A TORNADO ON THE GROUND CROSSING US 421.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Clinton, NC
F0 category
Apr 8, 1962
9:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Sep 11, 1960
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Clinton, NC
Sampson County · 15,513 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

Clinton, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,336
Households2,910
Housing units3,417
Income
Median household income$42,344
$100k+ households23.1%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,302
Attached single-family62
Small multifamily385
Large multifamily636
Mobile homes28
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share29.9%
Mobile-home share0.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,349
Renter-occupied1,561
Vacant units507
Home value & age
Median home value$185,600
Owner homes $300k+17.1%
Owner homes $500k+5.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1975
Older-home share67.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,552
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 86 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Clinton, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Clinton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Clinton, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near Clinton, NC on May 12, 1967.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clinton — 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 Clinton address?

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