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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Kings Grant, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Kings Grant, NC from March 3, 1991 through July 6, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
12
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kings Grant, NC · 1991–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 6, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Kings Grant, NC

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2018
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED NICKEL AND QUARTER-SIZED HAIL NEAR I-40... N. COLLEGE RD.... AND GORDON RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Smith Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2016
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: INTERSECTION OF GORDON RD AND MARKET ST.
NWS Hail Report Location: Westwood Heights, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2014
4:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and N Kerr Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 WNW Fernside, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2011
11:58 AM EST-5
Hail report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 WSW Baymeade, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2008
5:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported pea to penny size hail. The report was relayed via WECT television station.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 E Fernside, 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 Kings Grant, NC

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UNK mph
Dec 26, 2020
3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND EVIDENCE OF CONCENTRATED THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE IN THE KINGS GRANT NEIGHBORHOOD OF WILMINGTON... NC. LARGE LIMBS WERE FOUND ON THE GROUND AND A COUPLE OF SMALL PINE TREES WERE SNAPPED 10 TO 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO AN OUTDOOR STRUCTURE WITH DEBRIS FOUND IN NEIGHBORING TREE CANOPY. NWS STORM SURVEY ESTIMATED WINDS GUSTS WERE AS HIGH AS 70 MPH. A NEARBY ANEMOMETER MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 63 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Creek, NC
63 mph
Dec 25, 2020
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO A SUNROOM IN THE KING'S GRANT AREA. DEBRIS WAS SCATTERED ACROSS KINGS GRANT AND SHELLEY DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Smith Creek, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
1:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 40 FT TREE DOWN ON MILFORD RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Smith Creek, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 40 FT TREE DOWN ON MILFORD RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Smith Creek, NC
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2019
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF STRONG WINDS WITH DEBRIS IN THE AIR AT PATSY LANE AND GORDON ROAD. DIME SIZED HAIL ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Smith Creek, NC
UNK mph
Sep 9, 2019
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF STRONG WINDS WITH DEBRIS IN THE AIR AT PATSY LANE AND GORDON ROAD. DIME SIZED HAIL ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Smith Creek, NC
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2018
4:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OFFICER REPORTED A LARGE LIMB DOWN AT NEW CENTER DR. IN WILMINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Smith Creek, NC
64 mph
Jun 19, 2015
6:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A portion of metal roofing was blown off a car dealership. The roofing materials then landed on some of the cars in the lot and damaged them. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 E Fernside, NC
75 mph
Jun 23, 2011
3:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS equipment at the Wilmington International Airport measured a wind gust to 75 mph. A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirmed a microburst with a path length of up to 400 yards northeast of the ASOS. Four tree limbs were broken and one tree was down. A street sign was detached and damaged, blown about 100 yards from where it had been posted.
NWS Wind Report Location: .22 S (Ilm)Wilmington Arpt, NC
71 mph
May 8, 2003
2:58 AM EST
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS at the Wilmington Arpt measured a 71 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Arpt, NC
71 mph
Jun 7, 2001
5:16 PM EST
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The ASOS at the Wilmington airport measured a 71 mph wind gust. A NWS employee observed several trees down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington Arpt, NC
UNK mph
Mar 3, 1991
10:58 AM CST
Wind report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Kings Grant, NC

1 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2025
8:27 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kings Grant, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Survey Team found damage consistent with a weak tornado near the Kings Grant subdivision in Wilmington... NC and along Cornelius Moor Avenue and Acorn Branch Road in Wilmington... NC. Damage included large downed tree limbs... a couple of snapped/uprooted trees... and minor shingle damage. A Public Information Statement has been issued.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Smith Creek, 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

Kings Grant, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,061
Households4,131
Housing units4,324
Income
Median household income$60,009
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households9.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,165
Attached single-family31
Small multifamily744
Large multifamily20
Mobile homes364
Housing mix
Single-family share73.2%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share17.7%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,673
Renter-occupied1,458
Vacant units193
Home value & age
Median home value$258,200
Owner homes $300k+33.2%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,098
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 12 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Kings Grant, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 6, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kings Grant?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Kings Grant, NC is 1.00″. It was reported near Smith Creek, NC on July 12, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kings Grant — 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 Kings Grant address?

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