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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hiddenite, NC from June 10, 1963 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hiddenite, NC · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hiddenite, NC

9 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report of half dollar size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ene Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1/4 INCH TO 1 INCH HAIL OBSERVED OFF HWY 90 E
NWS Hail Report Location: Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2013
7:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ESE Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
1:05 AM EST-5
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Paynes Store, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
6:00 AM EST
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hiddenite, NC
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2003
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hiddenite, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 1998
1:55 PM EST
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hiddenite, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 1990
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Hiddenite, NC

27 reports
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UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
6:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and blocking road at Sulphur Springs Rd and Sharpe Mill Rd reported at 101 PM EST. Based on nearby wind observations the tree could have fallen between 1230 and 100 PM with gradient winds... or earlier between 700 and 800 AM with heavy rain showers.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Joe Lackey Ln and Hill River Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Vashti Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
7:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Poplar Springs Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Love Valley, NC
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blocking roadway on Sulphur Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2020
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND FROM A STORM SUNDAY AFTERNOON BLEW NUMEROUS TREES DOWN AND A FEW POWER LINES. A CHICKEN HOUSE WAS DESTROYED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SULFUR SPRINGS ROAD AND HIDDENITE CHURCH ROAD. A FLAG POLE WAS BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2019
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2016
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE LIMBS BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2016
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ON LIBERTY CHURCH RD IN HIDDENITE
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Hiddenite, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SULPHUR SPINGS ROAD CLOSED IN VASHTI DUE TO TREES
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Love Valley, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE ACROSS ROADWAY ON CHEATHAM FORD RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hiddenite, NC
58 mph
Jun 26, 2015
4:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FD reported several power lines blown down near Hiddenite.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Hiddenite, NC
58 mph
Sep 1, 2013
2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down along Linneys Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.93 ENE Vashti, 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 Hiddenite, NC

2 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS AN EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN EASTERN ALEXANDER COUNTY. THE PATH WAS SHORT... BUT WIND SPEED WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO PEEL APART A METAL ROOF OFF A BARN AND LOFT THE METAL SOME DISTANCE. OTHER DAMAGE LIMITED TO TREES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Hiddenite, NC
F0 category
May 7, 1998
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Hiddenite, NC
Alexander County · 11,546 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado travelled for 5 miles on the ground in eastern Alexander county before crossing into Iredell county. Damage was mainly confined to trees and outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Hiddenite, 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

Hiddenite, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population237
Households106
Housing units106
Income
Median household income$138,098
$100k+ households82.1%
$150k+ households60.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached73
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes33
Housing mix
Single-family share68.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share31.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied88
Renter-occupied18
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$221,700
Owner homes $300k+20.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1968
Older-home share68.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars88
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 27 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Hiddenite, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hiddenite?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hiddenite, NC is 1.25″. It was reported near Hiddenite, NC on July 28, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hiddenite — 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 Hiddenite address?

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