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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake Waccamaw, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake Waccamaw, NC from May 23, 1979 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake Waccamaw, NC · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake Waccamaw, NC

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2021
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED ESTIMATED HAIL SIZE AROUND 1 INCH (QUARTER SIZE) ASSOCIATED WIHT A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM OFF OF CRUSOE ISLAND ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Nakina, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2012
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.45 SSE Artesia, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 27, 2007
4:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell. A large sweet gum tree was also blown down across Canal Cove Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Lake Waccamaw, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2006
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Lake Waccamaw, NC
1.00″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
10:55 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 911 center relayed report from law enforcement of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2000
12:05 AM EST
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Coop observer reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Waccamaw, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 8, 1998
2:39 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reports came from Lake Waccamaw and near Chadbourn, where a 52 MPH gust was measured, and a funnel cloud was reported sighted at Riegelwood.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Waccamaw, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 1997
3:38 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Waccamaw, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 1995
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Waccamaw, NC
0.75″ hail
May 23, 1979
12:17 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 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 Lake Waccamaw, NC

25 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a grain bin blown into the trees and a barn flattened. Timing is estimated between 220 and 245 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down near Lake Waccamaw and Hallsboro. Approximately 15 trees down. Some individuals trapped in cars under fallen trees and or power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported a grain bin blown into the trees and a barn flattened. Timing is estimated between 220 and 245 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2025
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking one lane of New Britton Hwy East (NC-130) near the Brunswick/Columbus County line. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Pireway, NC
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FOUR PINE TREES SNAPPED... SIX TO TWELVE INCH DIAMETER. ALSO NUMEROUS LARGE LIMBS BROKEN OUT... AND PARTIAL ROOF LOSS TO TWO SMALL METAL SHEDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NE Nakina, NC
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2020
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE PINE FELL DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD NEAR ELBOW RD IN HALLSBORO... NC. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA RELAYED BY HAM OPERATOR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM REPORTS DAMAGE IN LAKE WACCAMAW. TREE DOWN ON HOME AT 404 CANAL COVE. TREES DOWN ON CHURCH RD. TREES DOWN AND POSSIBLE STRUCTURE DAMAGE AT TANGLEWOOD ACRES HOUSING NEAR SOULES RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON CANAL COVE RD NEAR WOODED ACRES
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTS LARGE TREES DOWN IN ROADWAY ON RED BUG ROAD IN HALLSBORO
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN. INITIAL REPORT FROM AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR...CONFIRMED BY 911 CENTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
60 mph
Jun 18, 2015
5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reportedly blown over in yard on Lakeshore Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: .25 S Lake Waccamaw, NC
58 mph
Jul 28, 2014
4:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Pecan Lane near the intersection with Lakeshore Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.21 ESE Lake Waccamaw, NC
58 mph
Jun 27, 2013
9:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down on Pecan Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.14 E Lake Waccamaw, NC
60 mph
Sep 28, 2011
10:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were reportedly down on Lake Shore Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .78 SE Lake Waccamaw, 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 Waccamaw, NC

2 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
12:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STORM SURVEY CREWS FIND EF1 DAMAGE ON TANGLEWOOD ACRES DRIVE. METAL BUILDINGS DESTROYED AND WRAPPED AROUND SNAPPED TREE TRUNKS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Lake Waccamaw, NC
F0 category
Jul 2, 2003
11:06 AM EST
Tornado report for Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus County · 14,795 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two houses sustained minor damage when a weak tornado moved into the Lake Waccamaw area. A column of a front porch was blown down on one home, with an air conditioning/heat pump unit ripped off another house. One ham radio antenna was bent over. An outbuilding (8' by 12') was moved 12 feet, and several small trees were uprooted. An F0 tornado was determined, based on the damage and a tornado sighting. The public reported the tornado moved across Lake Waccamaw and dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lake Waccamaw, 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

Lake Waccamaw, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,666
Households599
Housing units951
Income
Median household income$79,844
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households17.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached849
Attached single-family13
Small multifamily33
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes56
Housing mix
Single-family share89.3%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share3.5%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied507
Renter-occupied92
Vacant units352
Home value & age
Median home value$294,800
Owner homes $300k+48.3%
Owner homes $500k+17.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars568
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 25 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Lake Waccamaw, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake Waccamaw?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake Waccamaw, NC is 1.00″. It was reported near Nakina, NC on June 15, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake Waccamaw — 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 Waccamaw address?

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