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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Columbia, NC from March 24, 1975 through June 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
47
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbia, NC · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Columbia, NC

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2026
8:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Caller estimated dime to quarter size hail at their location. They also said the wind was very strong but did not have an estimate. They noted a lot of small tree branches blown down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Woodley, NC
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2025
10:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, NC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER CALLED IN PEA SIZED HAIL AND THEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED UP WITH ANOTHER CALL FOR QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Gum Neck, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2021
9:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Columbia, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
8:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tyrrell County 911 received report of penny sized hail in Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, NC
0.88″ hail
May 4, 2009
2:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2008
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNW Kilkenny, NC
0.75″ hail
May 18, 2006
9:20 PM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, NC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
3:48 PM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 WSW Columbia, NC
1.25″ hail
May 27, 2000
11:10 PM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Columbia, NC
2.00″ hail
Jun 15, 1998
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Gum Neck, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1998
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gum Neck, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1998
5:31 PM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 1998
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kilkenny, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 1998
12:40 AM EST
Hail report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, 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 Columbia, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report...Tyrrell County EM reported power outages due to severe weather along NC-94 south of Columbia. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Frying Pan Landing, NC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report...Tyrrell County EM reported power outages due to severe weather near Bulls Bay. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Woodley, NC
UNK mph
May 15, 2025
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dominion Power reports 130 customers without power due to powerline damage. Possible tornado.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Columbia, NC
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2024
2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tyrrell County Emergency Management reported a roof torn off an equipment shelter. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Columbia, NC
UNK mph
Jan 10, 2024
2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tyrrell County Emergency Management reported a snapped power pole in Gum Neck. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gum Neck, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2022
2:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN ALONG THE ROAD IN GUM NECK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Gum Neck, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2021
8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Columbia, NC
UNK mph
May 4, 2021
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** WIND CAUSED TENT COLLAPSE IN COLUMBIA... 1 INJURED AND TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS TREES DOWN ON NEWLANDS RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Columbia, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
2:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR CORNER OF CROSS LANDING RD AND CHAPEL HILL RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Woodley, NC
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2020
6:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO LARGE SILOS HEAVILY DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Frying Pan Landin, NC
63 mph
Jun 20, 2019
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 63 MPH WIND GUST REPORTED NEAR ALLIGATOR RIVER BRIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Alligator, NC
UNK mph
Apr 21, 2019
6:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 64 ABOUT 1 MILE WEST OF THE ALLIGATOR RIVER BRIDGE. REPORT VIA NWSMOREHEADCITY TWITTER. TIME AND EXACT LOCATION ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Alligator, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2017
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF JERRY POST OFFICE RD AND SWAIN RD WITH MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO 2 OR 3 HOMES AND ONE POWER LINE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Columbia, NC
UNK mph
May 23, 2017
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREES DOWN... CROPS FLATTENED... AND TOPS TORN OUT OF TREES NEAR RESIDENCE IN GUM BRANCH. DAMAGE DUE TO POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gum Neck, 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 Columbia, NC

13 reports
UNK category
May 23, 2017
10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS EF1 TORNADO DAMAGE JUST SE OF GUM NECK IN TYRRELL COUNTY. MAX ESTIMATED WINDS WERE 100 MPH... WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 0.6 MILES AND MAX PATH WIDTH OF 40 YARDS. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES OCCURRED WITH THIS TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Gum Neck, NC
EF0 category
Jun 4, 2015
1:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down along Soundside Road northeast of Columbia. Minor damage to several homes was observed with one out building destroyed. A small aluminum boat was lifted and blown a small distance. Winds were estimated at 75 to 80 mph with no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.57 NNE Columbia, NC
EF1 category
Sep 29, 2011
3:10 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey found that a EF1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 105 mph briefly touched down destroying a mobile home causing one injury. The tornado was small with a path length less than 100 yards and a path width of 10 yards. ||The touchdown occurred in a field between Newland Road and Basnight Lane. It then hit a single wide mobile home and immediately lifted back up. The mobile home was lifted off its foundation and rolled, ending up 45 degrees from its original alignment. Debris was scattered both upstream and downstream from the damaged mobile home with some debris lofted into nearby power lines. Adjacent mobile homes had minimal damage mainly to skirting. The injury occurred to a single male occupant who received a broken shoulder, lacerations, and bruises.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 WNW Jerry, NC
EF2 category
Aug 26, 2011
10:55 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several manufactured homes were completely destroyed with the metal undercarriages severely mangled and twisted around tree trunks indicating a high end EF2 tornado with estimated winds of 130 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 E Columbia, NC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
8:01 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado spun up along Highway 94, about 5.5 miles southeast of Columbia. Trees on either side of the highway were blow down or snapped off with damage estimated at EF0. The tornado continued to move northeast through fields, before intensifying to EF1 with winds estimated at 105 mph as it struck a church along Highway 64 near Alligator. Nearly half the roof was blown off the church with an entire wall collapsed. A mobile home nearby the church was also severely damaged. The tornado then moved into fields and appeared to dissipate just north of Highway 64.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 SSE Jerry, NC
F1 category
May 14, 2006
8:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved northeast across the southern part of Columbia causing light to moderate damage to many structures. Many trees, signs, and power lines were down across the town.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Columbia, NC
F0 category
Aug 14, 2004
3:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Numerous trees down with a tree on a mobile home. Outbuilding damaged in Cross Landing west of Highway 94.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Columbia, NC
F0 category
Jun 11, 2004
10:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touch down with tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Columbia, NC
F1 category
Jun 4, 2004
5:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown at a marina on Dewey Pier Road caused damage to twelve boats. One man was critically injured when his boat was flipped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Columbia, NC
F0 category
Aug 26, 1998
4:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SE Columbia, NC
F0 category
Nov 4, 1992
2:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jun 26, 1989
3:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Nov 17, 1988
8:06 AM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County · 1,205 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

Columbia, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population674
Households287
Housing units455
Income
Median household income$21,118
$100k+ households1.7%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached254
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily80
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes113
Housing mix
Single-family share55.8%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share17.6%
Mobile-home share24.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied119
Renter-occupied168
Vacant units168
Home value & age
Median home value$120,700
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1961
Older-home share76.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars246
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 47 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Columbia, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Columbia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Columbia, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near Gum Neck, NC on June 15, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Columbia — 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 Columbia address?

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