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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake Norman of Catawba, NC from August 10, 1969 through August 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake Norman of Catawba, NC · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

7 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 3, 2016
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA VERIFIED BY PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Terrell, NC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON TRAILWOOD DRIVE AT MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Terrell, NC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON SLANTING BRIDGE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Terrell, NC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2016
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE ALONG SHERRILLS FORD ROAD AT HIGHWAY 150.
NWS Hail Report Location: E Terrell, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 17, 2006
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Terrell, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 22, 2003
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sherrills Ford, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2001
9:18 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter observed dime-sized hail along Highway 150 west of Terrell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Terrell, 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

29 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
11:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking all lanes of HWY 16.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Denver, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down and blocking lanes of HWY 150.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Denver, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down... including one blocking roadway on Highway 150.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Terrell, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Lineberger Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Denver, NC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees blocking Grassy Creek Rd caused the road to be shut down. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Denver, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the Sherrills Ford area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Terrell, NC
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2023
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reported a fallen tree on powerlines and blocking roadway on Dog Leg Rd and Sherwood Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Terrell, NC
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2023
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Terrell, NC
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2021
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE RECEIVED CALL OF TREE ACROSS ROADWAY NEAR INTERSECTION OF JOE JOHNSON RD AND MATHIS CHURCH RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Terrell, NC
63 mph
Aug 13, 2019
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED A WIND GUST OF 63 MPH
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Sherrills Ford, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2017
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOPEWELL CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Terrell, NC
UNK mph
May 28, 2017
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Terrell, NC
UNK mph
May 28, 2017
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. RELAYED BY AMATEUR RADIO. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Denver, NC
58 mph
Apr 11, 2013
9:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down in the Sherrills Ford area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNW Sherrills Ford, NC
58 mph
Sep 1, 2012
5:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down on Heartland Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 NNW Chronicle, 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, NC

5 reports
EF0 category
Oct 26, 2010
10:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in extreme southeast Catawba, on a Lake Norman peninsula. Damage was first observed in the area around Kiser Island Rd and Barbor Circle. Numerous trees and large limbs were downed along Harbor Circle, with the roofs of several homes damaged by falling debris. Some minor roof damage was observed due to wind. A boat docked near Harbor Circle was blown across the lake, washing up on shore on the Iredell County side of the lake. The tornado continued east northeast over Lake Norman, crossing into Iredell County just west of the Hager Creek access area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.88 SSE Terrell, NC
F0 category
Mar 7, 1992
3:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Sep 18, 1982
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
May 25, 1975
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Mar 14, 1975
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Catawba County · 48,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Lake Norman of Catawba, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,308
Households3,871
Housing units4,725
Income
Median household income$106,836
$100k+ households44.4%
$150k+ households18.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,882
Attached single-family222
Small multifamily24
Large multifamily120
Mobile homes463
Housing mix
Single-family share82.2%
Attached-home share4.7%
Multifamily share3.1%
Mobile-home share9.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,434
Renter-occupied437
Vacant units854
Home value & age
Median home value$522,300
Owner homes $300k+77.5%
Owner homes $500k+52.1%
Owner homes $750k+28.3%
Median year built1999
Older-home share18.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,770
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Lake Norman of Catawba have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 29 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Lake Norman of Catawba, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake Norman of Catawba?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake Norman of Catawba, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near Terrell, NC on May 3, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake Norman of Catawba — 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 Lake Norman of Catawba address?

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