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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lowgap, NC from May 15, 1985 through October 19, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lowgap, NC · 1985–present Updated  Daily · last Oct 19, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lowgap, NC

15 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2018
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL WAS OBSERVED FALLING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND COVERED THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Bottom, NC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL ON RED HILL CREEK RD
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Bottom, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2013
6:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 W Low Gap, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2012
4:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail fell on Ramey Creek Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Low Gap, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
1:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Low Gap, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
1:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Low Gap, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 2010
8:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 SSE Low Gap, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2010
12:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE Bottom, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2008
6:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail ranged from quarter size to golf ball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.74 NW Pine Ridge, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2008
6:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.04 NW Pine Ridge, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 7, 2008
5:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Low Gap, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 1, 2005
7:40 PM EST
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Low Gap, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 1998
1:36 PM EST
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Low Gap, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 20, 1997
6:55 PM EST
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Low Gap, NC
0.75″ hail
May 15, 1985
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 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 Lowgap, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Round Peak Church Road and Flippin Road... blocking one lane of the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Bottom, NC
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds between West Pine Street and Elm Hill Trail on Old Lowgap Road... blocking both lanes of the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Low Gap, NC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2025
5:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Ramey Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Low Gap, NC
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the 9000 block of Pine Street blocking one lane of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Low Gap, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down and snapped at least 10 to 20 trees and threw a 10 by 12 foot playhouse off the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Bottom, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down a tree blocking the whole roadway on Red Hill Creek Road near Haystack Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Mountain Park, NC
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
11:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Surry County 911 Center reported that a large tree was down in the 1700 block of Bryant Road on the northeast side of Mt. Airy... very near the Virginia state border. Incident time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Bottom, NC
UNK mph
May 18, 2024
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Surry County 911 Center reported that a tree was down near the intersection of Haystack Road and Devotion Estate Way near the town of Devotion. The downed tree was blocking both lanes of the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Roaring Gap, NC
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in the roadway near the Skull Camp Fire and Rescue Station in the 7200 block of West Pine Street near Lowgap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Low Gap, NC
UNK mph
Apr 11, 2024
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down partially blocking the roadway in the 6900 block of West Pine Street in the Lowgap area of northwest Surry county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Bottom, NC
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2020
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ROUND PEAK CHURCH RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.9 Wsw Pine Ridge, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2019
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR HAYSTACK RD AND LUFFMAN RD INTERSECTION. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Mountain Park, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ACROSS LADONIA CHURCH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Bottom, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
6:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN DESTROYED AND MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Bottom, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
6:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE LOW GAP COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Low Gap, 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 Lowgap, NC

1 reports
EF0 category
Jul 26, 2010
8:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lowgap, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down just north of the intersection of Susan Lane and Highway 89. The tornado tracked south, lifting just north of the Raven Knob Boy Scout Camp. The track was 1.8 miles long and at reach a width of 100 yards. |Winds were estimated to be 80 MPH. The tornado downed numerous trees, and caused minor damage to two structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 SE Low Gap, 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

Lowgap, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population226
Households68
Housing units156
Income
Median household income$68,750
$100k+ households50%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached130
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily20
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share83.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share12.8%
Mobile-home share3.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied33
Renter-occupied35
Vacant units88
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1947
Older-home share75%
Vehicle context
Households with cars68
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 36 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Lowgap, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on October 19, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lowgap?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lowgap, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Low Gap, NC on July 26, 2010.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lowgap — 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 Lowgap address?

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