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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Glenwood, NC from July 28, 1997 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Glenwood, NC · 1997–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Glenwood, NC

17 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Glenwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 3 N Glenwood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Glenwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch hail in Dysartsville from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dysartsville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2026
6:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report of 1 inch hail near Landis Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Sw Dysartsville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dysartsville, NC
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency Management reports golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Thermal City, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Dysartsville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT THE DOLLAR GENERAL IN SUGAR HILL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Glenwood, NC
2.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIDESPREAD HAIL DAMAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sugar Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the Glenwood community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 SW Glenwood, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
1:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported in the Sugar Hill community.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 ENE Sugar Hill, NC
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2011
4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Sugar Hill, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2006
2:02 PM EST
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Sugar Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:25 AM EST
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dysortville, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2003
7:10 PM EST
Hail report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sugar Hill, 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 Glenwood, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports trees down on Mud Cut Rd and Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd in the Sugar Hill community. Another tree down on Highway 226 near the Rutherford Co line.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sugar Hill, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Glenwood, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NW Glenwood. Multiple trees down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Glenwood, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed along Vein Mtn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Fero, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed along Hwy 221.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Fero, NC
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Sugar Hill, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed near Fortune Rd and US 64.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Dysartsville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Glenwood, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Mud Cut Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Fero, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 15 trees down near Ashworth Rd and Grants Mountain Rd. Multiple roads are blocked from the downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Glenwood, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking part of the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Dysartsville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Firehouse Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: Glenwood, NC
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house on Windswept Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Glenwood, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN IN 5300 BLOCK OF VEIN MTN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Fero, NC
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2022
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Dysartsville, 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 Glenwood, NC

2 reports
EF0 category
Oct 14, 2014
7:48 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a short path of a weak tornado that touched down just south of Wilkerson Way, just off Montford Cove Rd near the Rutherford County line. The tornado initially only snapped a few tree limbs and flattened a hedge. The tornado moved rapidly north/northeast, flattening a corn field at a farmstead near Wilkerson Way. A portion of the north facing roof of a barn was removed at this location, with material tossed upwards of a 100 yards to the north. Another small shed was moved off its foundation by about 8 feet and its roofing was blown off. The tornado continued just east of due north, destroying a carport at a business and tossing debris as much as 200 yards. Some heavy motors were also pushed over at this location and a piece of steel estimated at 70 pounds was flung about 50 feet. A small trailer was also moved and damaged by flying debris. Another open bed trailer was apparently flipped and severely damaged. The tornado proceeded north/ northeast from there, moving through the yard of a home, where numerous trees were blown down and branches snapped. A barn under construction at this location had scaffolding from inside the barn blown out in opposite directions from the north and south facing doors. The tornado continued to blow down numerous tall evergreen trees as it moved north/northeast before lifting just north of Crossings Dr.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.36 SSW Sugar Hill, NC
F2 category
May 7, 1998
4:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Glenwood, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another supercell which tracked across the mountains spawned a tornado that travelled through a portion of Glenwood. Several homes and mobiles sustained damage or were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Glenwood, 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

Glenwood, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population181
Households93
Housing units113
Income
Median household income$115,125
$100k+ households65.6%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached77
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes20
Housing mix
Single-family share68.1%
Attached-home share14.2%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share17.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied93
Renter-occupied0
Vacant units20
Home value & age
Median home value$175,800
Owner homes $300k+10.8%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1975
Older-home share73.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars93
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 75 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Glenwood, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Glenwood?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Glenwood, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near Sugar Hill, NC on May 1, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Glenwood — 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 Glenwood address?

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