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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Leland, NC from May 11, 1979 through March 12, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Leland, NC · 1979–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 12, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Leland, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 2021
2:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL REPORT AT NORTH BRUNSWICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Leland, NC
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2021
2:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leland, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2019
5:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Leland, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED BY MOTORIST ON HWY 74 WHO SAID MOST TRAFFIC WAS PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR THE STORM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Leland, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
7:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL STONE FOUND AT MAGNOLIA GREENS GOLF PLANTATION IN LELAND AND REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Leland, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2018
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL STONE FOUND AT MAGNOLIA GREENS GOLF PLANTATION IN LELAND AND REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Leland, NC
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2016
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR MALLORY CREEK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Easy Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2014
3:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marble to quarter size hail was reported. The report was relayed through the media.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Winnabow, NC
1.00″ hail
Nov 4, 2011
12:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported near the intersection of Town Creek Road and Old Town Creek Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .19 NW Town Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2009
9:25 AM EST-5
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported on the Town Creek Bridge.
NWS Hail Report Location: .62 NE Winnabow, NC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2009
9:17 AM EST-5
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported. The hail lasted for about 20 seconds.
NWS Hail Report Location: .55 W Lanvale, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of three-quarter inch hail relayed via Amateur Radio Operator.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Leland, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2007
12:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell on Old Mill Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Leland, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 8, 2006
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Leland, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Mellanie Lane.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Leland, 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 Leland, NC

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UNK mph
Mar 12, 2022
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRUNSWICK SHERIFF DEPT REPORTS POWER LINE DOWN ON NORTHWEST RD BETWEEN SAW MILL RD AND MT MISERY RD
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WNW Leland, NC
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2021
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MINOR TREE DAMAGE FOUND OFF OF HIDDEN CREEK DRIVE IN THE JUNIPER CREEK AREA. A NEARBY MESONET SENSOR MEASURED 45-50 MPH WIND GUSTS. TIME OF EVENT IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Leland, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEDIA REPORTED TREES SNAPPED IN HALF IN LELAND. RADAR USED TO ESTIMATE TIME OF OCCURENCE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Leland, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2016
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON COTTONWOOD LANE
NWS Wind Report Location: Leland, NC
58 mph
Jun 27, 2013
9:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Winnabow, NC
58 mph
Oct 7, 2012
6:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were reportedly down near the intersection of Daws Creek Road and River Road. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Mill Creek, NC
58 mph
Dec 2, 2009
10:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell onto a power line near the intersection of Maco Road and Hunters Ridge Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.67 NNW Bishop, NC
70 mph
Apr 15, 2007
12:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey concluded straight line winds to near 70 mph caused minor damage to approximately 12 homes along Port Royal Road, just north of the intersection with Northwest Road NE. The damage was caused primarily by downed trees, some up to 16 inches in diameter. Spotty minor damge continued for approximately one quarter mile to the northeast near the intersection of Goose Neck Road and Little Trail. A garage door and an air conditioning unit were damaged in this area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 WNW Leland, NC
69 mph
Apr 17, 2006
4:33 PM EST
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. There was some reported flooding on Hwy 17.
NWS Wind Report Location: Winnabow, NC
69 mph
Mar 8, 2005
10:36 AM EST
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Leland police reported several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Lanvale, NC
69 mph
Jul 17, 2004
12:50 PM EST
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Brunswick sheriff reported a large tree down blocking the entire roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Leland, NC
70 mph
Jun 3, 2004
1:50 PM EST
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph at the Magnolia Greens golf course. Patio furniture was blown 30 yards, and there was some shingles torn off of a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Leland, NC
69 mph
Jul 9, 2003
10:40 PM EST
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The fire department reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Leland, NC
64 mph
Jul 20, 2002
4:55 PM EST
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gusts to 65 mph. The winds damaged a steel frame house under construction. Dime size hail was also reported with this storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Leland, NC
63 mph
Jun 14, 2002
9:15 PM EST
Wind report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sherriff reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Winnabow, 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 Leland, NC

5 reports
UNK category
Aug 5, 2020
12:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A FEW SNAPPED PINE TREES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 17 AND HWY 74. SPOTTY TREE DAMAGE CONTINUED TO THE NW FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED 90 MPH (EF1).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Leland, NC
UNK category
Oct 9, 2018
11:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN BRIEFLY ON NORTH SIDE OF GOVERNORS ROAD SE AND MOVED NORTHWEST FOR ABOUT 0.1 MILE. ABOUT A DOZEN SMALL PINE TREES WERE BROKEN OFF. ESTIMATED MAX WIND SPEED 70 MPH...EF0.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Winnabow, NC
F0 category
Jun 13, 1998
4:02 PM EST
Tornado report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Leland, NC
F0 category
Jul 19, 1997
2:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO PICKED UP A SHED AND THREW IT SEVERAL FEET, DESTROYING THE UNIT
NWS Tornado Report Location: Leland, NC
F0 category
Jul 19, 1997
2:31 PM EST
Tornado report for Leland, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCH DOWN JUST BRIEFLY, DID NO DAMAGE
NWS Tornado Report Location: Winnabow, 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

Leland, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,307
Households11,258
Housing units11,995
Income
Median household income$88,576
$100k+ households50.2%
$150k+ households22.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,758
Attached single-family1,223
Small multifamily317
Large multifamily1,032
Mobile homes665
Housing mix
Single-family share73.0%
Attached-home share10.2%
Multifamily share11.3%
Mobile-home share5.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,180
Renter-occupied2,078
Vacant units737
Home value & age
Median home value$358,800
Owner homes $300k+65.4%
Owner homes $500k+21.0%
Owner homes $750k+3.8%
Median year built2008
Older-home share5.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,078
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 20 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Leland, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 12, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Leland?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Leland, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Leland, NC on May 28, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Leland — 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 Leland address?

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