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

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

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
55
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elizabethtown, NC · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elizabethtown, NC

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2024
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half-dollar sized hail reported near Lumberton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Elizabethtown, NC
2.00″ hail
May 7, 2021
1:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SHARED BY BROADCAST MEDIA OF HEN EGG SIZED HAIL IN ELIZABETHTOWN
NWS Hail Report Location: Elizabethtown, NC
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2021
12:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL QUARTER SIZED HAIL STONES... BUT MOSTLY PEA SIZED TO HALF INCH SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elizabethtown, NC
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2021
12:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES RELAYED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elizabethtown, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 18, 2017
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF DIME AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN ELIZABETHTOWN NEAR COURTHOUSE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elizabethtown, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Elizabethtown Arpt, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stones up to three-quarters of an inch were measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 S Elizabethtown, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2014
7:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stones up to 1.75 inches were measured.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Elizabethtown, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2013
9:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of half dollars was reported on Harrelson Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.13 SW Elizabethtown Arpt, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2013
7:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of half dollars was reported at the intersection of Gibson Dairy Road and Mercer Mill Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 SSW Elizabethtown Arpt, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2013
7:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 701 and Harrelson Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.13 SW Elizabethtown Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported along and near Highway 701.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 S Elizabethtown, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of nickels was reported along Peanut Plant Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 SW Elizabethtown, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2012
2:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Elizabethtown, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .98 ESE Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown, NC

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60 mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline downed on Mercer Mill Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down on Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roughly 20 trees down in Elizabethtown. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elizabethtown, NC
61 mph
Apr 12, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elizabethtown Arpt, NC
UNK mph
Apr 12, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and some power lines down in the Elizabethtown area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Johnsontown Rd. near the intersection with US-701.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 NE Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power line down along Hope Drive near intersection with White Lake Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 ENE Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2023
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Highway 87 East near intersection with Airport Road in Council... NC. Time estimated based on radar. Lightning strike damage possible.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Elizabethtown, NC
60 mph
May 17, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR 74 AND 211 NEAR COUNCIL
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 SSE Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE REPORTED DOWN IN ELIZABETHTOWN. A LARGE HOLE WAS MADE IN THE ROOF OF A SINGLE-WIDE TRAILER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Elizabethtown, NC
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2017
4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ON CROMARTIE ROAD NEAR HIGHWAY 87 BYPASS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown, NC

2 reports
F0 category
Aug 21, 1979
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Sep 11, 1960
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen County · 9,491 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
Showing 2 of 2
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

Elizabethtown, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,294
Households1,577
Housing units2,000
Income
Median household income$32,577
$100k+ households17.7%
$150k+ households3.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,554
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily214
Large multifamily130
Mobile homes76
Housing mix
Single-family share77.7%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share17.2%
Mobile-home share3.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied733
Renter-occupied844
Vacant units423
Home value & age
Median home value$153,400
Owner homes $300k+25.0%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1977
Older-home share59.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,350
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 33 hail, 55 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elizabethtown, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near Elizabethtown, NC on May 7, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elizabethtown — 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 Elizabethtown address?

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