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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fairmont, NC from September 29, 1963 through July 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
38
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fairmont, NC · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fairmont, NC

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Fairmont, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported at the intersection of Highway 130 and Yukon Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.58 WSW Fairmont, NC
1.25″ hail
May 10, 2011
5:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail a little larger than quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .01 SE Fairmont, NC
1.13″ hail
May 29, 2009
5:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter measured hail up to the size of 1 and 1/8 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fairmont, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2008
4:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported at McCree's Grocery on Martin Luther King Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 NE Fairmont, NC
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2003
1:25 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Fairmont, NC
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2003
8:30 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairmont, NC
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
8:00 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Fairmont, NC
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Skywarn relayed report of penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairmont, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2000
1:27 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Fairmont, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 17, 2000
10:40 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairmont, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 24, 1999
6:40 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms moved across Robeson county during the evening. Nickle size hail reported by 911 center. Winds with the storms tore down a metal canopy from over gas pumps along NC211, west of Lumberton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairmont, NC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 1999
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairmont, NC
0.88″ hail
May 13, 1999
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Fairmont, NC
1.75″ hail
May 6, 1999
3:40 PM EST
Hail report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Along with large hail, strong thunderstorm winds downed trees in the Fairmont area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairmont, 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 Fairmont, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
7:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds caused damage to an abandoned building in downtown Fairmont... NC. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of two blown transformers near East White Pond Rd and Baltimore Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down near Ward Store Rd... Gerald Rd... and north of NC-904. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
10:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway near intersection of NC Highway 904 and Fairbluff Road between Fair Bluff... NC and Marietta... NC. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SSE Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Tobacco Road west of Barnesville... NC. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway near intersection of East White Pond Road and East Raynham Road east of Five Forks... NC. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Apr 22, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MILL BRANCH RD OUTSIDE OF FAIRMONT... NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Mar 18, 2022
6:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO HOMES PUSHED OFF BLOCK FOUNDATION IN SAME DIRECTION AND LARGE TREE BROKEN OFF AT THE GROUND; PARTIALLY UPROOTED. ALL DAMAGE LAYING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. ESTIMATED WIND SPEEDS OF 75 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED LARGE TREES DOWN NEAR THE TOWN OF FAIRMONT WITH DAMAGE TO POWER LINES. DUKE ENERGY ALSO SHOWS WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES IN THE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2017
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN FAIRMONT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairmont, NC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2016
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE TOWN OF FAIRMONT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fairmont, NC
60 mph
Jun 27, 2015
7:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service observed two pine trees snapped. The trees fell onto a home on Marigold Lane and caused minor damage to the roof.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.46 SSW Lumberton Muni Arpt, NC
60 mph
Jun 18, 2015
3:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reported down along portions of Fisher Street and Floyd Street. One tree reportedly fell onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .53 SSE Fairmont, NC
60 mph
Jun 19, 2014
10:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on J W Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.26 NW White Pond, 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 Fairmont, NC

4 reports
F0 category
Aug 18, 2001
1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS site damage assessment determined a F0 tornado touched down on Broadridge Road, 1 1/2 miles off of Hwy 74W, six miles east of Fairmont. It lifted a shed and carried it 15 yards. Metal roofing was torn from a horse barn and a porch. A chain link fence was also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Fairmont, NC
F1 category
May 20, 1980
1:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Mar 4, 1977
1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Sep 29, 1963
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Fairmont, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 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

Fairmont, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,326
Households929
Housing units1,133
Income
Median household income$36,493
$100k+ households23.7%
$150k+ households6.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached785
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily262
Large multifamily13
Mobile homes50
Housing mix
Single-family share69.3%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share24.3%
Mobile-home share4.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied428
Renter-occupied501
Vacant units204
Home value & age
Median home value$88,500
Owner homes $300k+6.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share71.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars764
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 38 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Fairmont, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fairmont?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fairmont, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Fairmont, NC on May 6, 1999.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fairmont — 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 Fairmont address?

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