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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gastonia, NC from April 6, 1956 through August 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28052 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
64
Wind Reports
135
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gastonia, NC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gastonia, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Crowders, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2022
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Crowders, NC
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALMOST GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT GASTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Gastonia, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC ESTIMATED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL ON FINDLAY STREET.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Gastonia, NC
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2020
1:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED HALF DOLLAR (1.25") SIZE HAIL ON N LIBERTY ST & W MAIN AVE
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2018
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AMATEUR RADIO REPORTED QUARTER (1.00') SIZE HAIL AT FORBES RD & LITTLE MOUNTAIN RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Crowders, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2015
2:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters reported hail to the size of golf balls in the Gastonia and Dallas areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Gastonia, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 13, 2014
6:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham radio operator reported nickel size hail at Robinwood Rd and E Hudson Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 NE Boogertown, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2014
6:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported up to penny size hail on the west side of Gastonia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Gastonia, NC
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2014
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported larger than half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Gastonia, NC
1.25″ hail
May 27, 2014
2:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported hail larger than quarters near the state line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Gastonia, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2013
3:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along highway 321 near Radio St.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Crowders, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: House on fire from powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline exploded from lightning strike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Crowders, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
7:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Stagecoach Rd at Queens Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Crowders, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down across the city of Gastonia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Gastonia, NC
UNK mph
May 8, 2025
11:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW Gastonia. Tree down on car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2800 FORBES Rd, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
2:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down and a power line down in several locations... specifically in and near Gastonia... Belmont and Mt. Holly.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, NC

10 reports
UNK category
May 8, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NW Gastonia. This tornado touched down near West Davidson Ave snapping several trees. The tornado quickly moved to the east and crossed US Highway 321 near the I-85 interchange... reaching peak intensity. Two people were injured by falling trees near that intersection. Several buildings sustained minor roof damage... multiple power poles were snapped... and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped in a wooded area/Sims Legion Park. The tornado snapped additional trees as it crossed I-85 and moved through East Gastonia. Numerous trees were downed or snapped as the tornado moved through East Gastonia along with a warehouse sustaining roof damage. The tornado continued to produce tree damage as it moved through the Lowell area and crossed the South Fork Catawba River. Several more trees were downed in Belmont before the tornado lifted near Oak Street in the Springwood Community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Gastonia, NC
UNK category
Feb 6, 2020
4:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE IN GASTONIA. LIKELY DUE TO A TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gastonia, NC
UNK category
Feb 6, 2020
4:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG PINNACLE ROAD AND UNITY CHURCH ROAD. LIKELY TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Crowders, NC
EF2 category
May 9, 2008
1:10 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado track began just southeast of Gastonia and continued well into Mecklenburg County on the northwest side of Charlotte. Where the tornado first touched down, part of the roof was blown off the roof of an office building near the intersection of Union Rd and Garrison Bvd. The tornado continued east-northeast to the Garrison Blvd, S New Hope Rd area, where numerous homes and businesses received minor to moderate roof damage and numerous large trees were uprooted. The tornado produced sporadic, mainly minor damage as it moved through McAdenville, where it crossed I-85, blowing several cars off the interstate. The most significant damage was observed in the Catawba Heights/ Belmont area, near I-85, where much of the metal roof was peeled from a large wharehouse, causing 7 million dollars in damage. Another industrial business in this area lost most of its roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.16 S Gastonia, NC
F0 category
Jan 5, 2007
4:39 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short tornado damage track ran through the Autumn Acres subdivision in Gastonia. Eight homes received mostly minor roof damage. Some outbuildings were also damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Gastonia, NC
F1 category
Jan 13, 2006
8:06 PM EST
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This small, weak tornado touched down just west of the highway 274/275 intersection in Bessemer City, just north of highway 274 near the Barkers Ridge subdivision. The tornado skirted a mobile home park, where it moved a trailer about 3 feet before moving across Barkers Ridge. The roof was blown off of one unoccupied, newly constructed home. 5 additional homes in the small subdivision received significant exterior damage, and were condemned. Several other homes received minor damage. After leaving the subdivision the tornado appeared to lift briefly as it moved into a wooded area. However, additional damage occurred near the intersection of Jim Clark and JK Road, where most of the tin roof was removed from a barn. In addition, shingles were removed from the roof of a home, and several trees were blown down, one of which fell on an outbuilding. The tornado then blew over a travel trailer before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Gastonia, NC
F0 category
Mar 8, 2005
7:15 AM EST
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado developed within a squall line as it passed just south of Gastonia. A funnel cloud was observed just west of highway 321, but the condensation funnel did not extend to the ground. Eyewitnesses ran inside their home, at which time the house reportedly shook. Shingles were torn off the roof of the home, and numerous large limbs were blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Gastonia, NC
F1 category
Feb 21, 1997
5:22 PM EST
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Crowders, NC
F0 category
May 28, 1973
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Apr 6, 1956
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gastonia, NC
Gaston County · 72,817 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

Gastonia, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population81,632
Households31,707
Housing units34,721
Income
Median household income$60,554
$100k+ households35.3%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached23,505
Attached single-family1,113
Small multifamily5,737
Large multifamily3,527
Mobile homes839
Housing mix
Single-family share67.7%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share26.7%
Mobile-home share2.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,175
Renter-occupied14,532
Vacant units3,014
Home value & age
Median home value$250,000
Owner homes $300k+34.1%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars29,225
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 64 hail, 135 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Gastonia, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gastonia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gastonia, NC is 4.50″. It was reported near Gastonia, NC on April 3, 1974.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gastonia — 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 Gastonia address?

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