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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Half Moon, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Half Moon, NC from June 23, 1974 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
28
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Half Moon, NC · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Half Moon, NC

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture relayed via Facebook. Hailstone was next to a dime... and was larger.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Half Moon, NC
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2018
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Catherine Lake, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2015
6:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Onslow County 911 Center relayed public report of nickel sized hail on Falcon Crest Road west of Jacksonville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .81 SSE Tar Lndg, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
12:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 WNW Half Moon, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
11:59 AM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported at the intersection of Gum Branch Road and Ramsey Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 WSW Half Moon, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2009
4:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported near Highway 258 and Rhodes Town Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 ENE Catherine Lake, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2008
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 W Half Moon, NC
2.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2008
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 ENE Camp Lejeune Jct, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
7:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Catherine Lake, NC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2008
12:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 W Half Moon, NC
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2008
3:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Catherine Lake, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
6:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Catherine Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Catherine Lake, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
6:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported on Highway 53 near Angola.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.84 WNW Sky Manor Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2006
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Catherine Lake, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Catherine Lake, 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 Half Moon, NC

28 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 center relayed report of downed tree on Nine Mile Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw Catherine Lake, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
6:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported tree down at the intersection of Quaker Bridge Road and Gum Branch Road. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Half Moon, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
6:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported tree on home along Briarneck Road_ northwest Jacksonville. Time based on radar. Report relayed via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Half Moon, NC
65 mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 65 mph wind gust was measured on a personal weather station as thunderstorms were moving through the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Cypress Creek, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2024
2:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jones Onslow EMC reported several outages along Fire Tower Rd. northwest of Jacksonville. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Catherine Lake, NC
UNK mph
May 24, 2024
9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 700 people without power. Outages started as thunderstorm moved overhead.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Haws Run, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2024
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power outages reported by Duke Energy in the Half Moon area north of Jacksonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Half Moon, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2024
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of tree falling on road... covering two lanes and the median. Branches hit cars and went through windshields. Richlands Hwy & Fox Creek Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Half Moon, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles blown off roof. Trees snapped. Spotter noted very strong winds as the storms moved through.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Haws Run, NC
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2023
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON RHODESTOWN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Half Moon, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2022
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONSLOW COUNTY 911 REPORTED TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BLUE CREEK RD. AND PONY FARM RD. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Catherine Lake, NC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
1:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON NORTHWEST BRIDGE ROAD... OFF RICHLANDS HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DUKE ENERGY ESTIMATED JUST UNDER 1000 HOMES WITHOUT POWER IN ONSLOW COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Half Moon, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
1:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER CALLED TO REPORT MID SIZE TREE DOWN... NEIGHBORS ROOFING... INSULATION RIPPED OFF AS WELL AS SOME SIDING. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Haws Run, NC
UNK mph
May 12, 2019
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS WILLIAM GURGANUS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Haws Run, NC
58 mph
Jul 21, 2015
8:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down trees between Richlands and Jacksonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 SSW Gum Branch, 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 Half Moon, NC

2 reports
F0 category
Jul 2, 2003
12:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of brief tornado touchdown in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Half Moon, NC
F0 category
May 21, 2000
5:33 PM EST
Tornado report for Half Moon, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in western Onslow county near Ellis Airport and tracked northeast through the woods for 1 mile. The tornado was tracked by a trained spotter until it dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Catherine Lake, 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

Half Moon, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,780
Households2,820
Housing units3,241
Income
Median household income$61,848
$100k+ households40.1%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,505
Attached single-family130
Small multifamily227
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes379
Housing mix
Single-family share77.3%
Attached-home share4.0%
Multifamily share7%
Mobile-home share11.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,198
Renter-occupied622
Vacant units421
Home value & age
Median home value$170,900
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1988
Older-home share29.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,743
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 20 hail, 28 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Half Moon, 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 Half Moon?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Half Moon, NC is 2.50″. It was reported near Half Moon, NC on June 21, 1992.

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

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

I am selling a home in Half Moon — 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 Half Moon address?

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