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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Jefferson, NC from August 11, 1983 through August 2, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28640 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jefferson, NC · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 2, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Jefferson, NC

24 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2021
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jefferson, NC
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2021
7:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jefferson, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2012
10:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of quarter-sized hail were received from the public southeast of Jefferson near Wagoner and just northeast of Glendale Springs. Near Glendale Springs, hail, ranging in size from peas to quarters, fell for nearly an hour and accumulated to a depth of one to two inches in some spots.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wagoner, NC
2.00″ hail
May 24, 2011
4:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Glendale Spgs, NC
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2011
5:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail was mostly dime to quarter sized, with a few golf-ball sized and lasted about 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.74 ENE Glendale Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2011
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.56 S Scottville, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2009
6:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Jefferson, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2009
5:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .82 E Nathans Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2009
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.8 S Scottville, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Jefferson, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
12:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Glendale Spgs, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
11:25 AM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Glendale Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2008
5:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Glendale Spgs, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2007
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters fell for 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Jefferson, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2007
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, NC

26 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 260 Block of Deep Ford Road blocked by downed tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Jefferson, NC
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2023
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 4800 block of Old Highway 16 close to the intersection of North Fork New River Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Jefferson, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2021
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ORE KNOB ROAD AND LITTLE PEAK CREEK ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Wagoner, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2020
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE BLOWN DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 16 SOUTH BETWEEN VANNOY CONSTRUCTION ROAD AND BUCKEYE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Jefferson, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
2:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Jefferson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE DOWN IN THE 400 BLOCK OF TOM FOWLER ROAD BLOCKING THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Jefferson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2016
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A LARGE TREE DOWN IN THE 1700 BLOCK OF OLD HIGHWAY 16 IN JEFFERSON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Jefferson, NC
58 mph
Jul 13, 2015
6:06 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew a tree down on Carson Woods Road. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.95 E Nathans Creek, NC
58 mph
Jun 26, 2015
8:39 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were blown down along Route 221.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.09 SW Scottville, NC
58 mph
Jul 25, 2012
2:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and powerlines were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Glendale Spgs, NC
63 mph
Jun 18, 2011
1:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on Chestnut Hill Road. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 ESE Crumpler, NC
58 mph
Jun 18, 2011
1:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew two trees down on East Main Street. One of the trees fell on a power line. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.11 E Jefferson, NC
63 mph
Jun 11, 2011
6:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew off part of the backside of a roof of a mobile home. Damage values are estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Glendale Spgs, NC
63 mph
Jun 16, 2009
8:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree on a power line on Route 221.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Jefferson, NC
63 mph
Aug 2, 2008
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Jefferson, NC
Ashe County · 12,803 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down near Shatley Springs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, NC

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No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Jefferson, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,852
Households807
Housing units925
Income
Median household income$35,938
$100k+ households17.2%
$150k+ households2.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached514
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily126
Large multifamily236
Mobile homes36
Housing mix
Single-family share55.6%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share39.1%
Mobile-home share3.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied405
Renter-occupied402
Vacant units118
Home value & age
Median home value$186,300
Owner homes $300k+26.2%
Owner homes $500k+6.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars698
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 24 hail, 26 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Jefferson, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 2, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jefferson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Jefferson, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near N Glendale Spgs, NC on May 24, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jefferson — 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 Jefferson address?

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