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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Durham, NC from April 24, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
100
Wind Reports
234
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Durham, NC · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Durham, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2020
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Research Triangle, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Durham, NC
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2018
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROSE OF SHARON ROAD AND GOLDEN HEATHER DRIVE. SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES AND TREES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
11:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Bethesda, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Parkwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2016
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT BRIGGS AVE AND THE DURHAM FREEWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2016
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Durham, NC
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Durham, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DUKE HOMESTEAD BLVD NEAR HIGHWAY 157
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
7:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WSW Lowes Grove, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 WSW Few, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
7:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Taylor Hall Place.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.47 W Few, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported on I-40 and North Carolina Highway 54.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.74 WSW Few, 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 Durham, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nw Durham, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage to 365 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Parkwood, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree on a powerline and partially blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines per Duke Energy map.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines near E Pilot St and Wyeth Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bethesda, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on powerlines on Capps St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of NC-51 and Hillsborough Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Durham, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SE Durham. A tree fell on a house and injured a child in the 1000 block of Red Oak Ave... per a WRAL report from Durham EM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2025
6:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in Durham County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2025
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages caused by fallen trees damaging equipment near Cheryl Avenue and North Roxboro St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Bahama, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Chapel Hill Rd and Pinecrest Rd... resulting in power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Old Chapel Hill Rd near Mohawk Trail... resulting in power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2025
7:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees fallen on power equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Durham, 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 Durham, NC

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2022
7:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL DOWNED TREES ALONG AND NEAR 540 AND SLATER ROAD LIKELY DUE TO TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Research Triangle, NC
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG THE 400-600 BLOCK OF GOODWIN ROAD NEAR STEPHEN ROAD...CRESTVIEW ROAD. AND EAKER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Bahama, NC
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON PARAGON CIRCLE AND GLEN OAKS DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Bahama, NC
EF1 category
May 15, 2014
5:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado near Durham. Damage consisted of dozens of snapped and uprooted trees and approximately 40 homes that experienced roof or other structural damage. Most of the damage to the homes was caused by falling trees and other debris. However, there were at least a half a dozen homes that experienced minor roof damage solely from the wind. In one case, a large oak tree was uprooted and fell onto a home, slicing through the roof and an exterior wall.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 SW Hope Vly, NC
F1 category
Jul 16, 1989
8:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
May 5, 1989
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Apr 4, 1984
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Dec 31, 1975
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Durham, NC
Durham County · 81,891 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Durham, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population288,465
Households123,318
Housing units132,864
Income
Median household income$79,234
$100k+ households40.0%
$150k+ households16.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached68,181
Attached single-family13,713
Small multifamily18,280
Large multifamily31,788
Mobile homes866
Housing mix
Single-family share51.3%
Attached-home share10.3%
Multifamily share37.7%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied63,883
Renter-occupied59,435
Vacant units9,546
Home value & age
Median home value$355,300
Owner homes $300k+64%
Owner homes $500k+22.3%
Owner homes $750k+6.5%
Median year built1994
Older-home share30.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars114,111
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 100 hail, 234 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Durham, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Durham?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Durham, NC is 2.75″. It was reported near Durham, NC on April 24, 1955.

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

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

I am selling a home in Durham — 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 Durham address?

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