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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Marion, NC from June 6, 1977 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
72
Wind Reports
118
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Marion, NC · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Marion, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Marion.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2025
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Little Switzerland, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 25, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters. Also strong wind but no known damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
5:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PLEASANT GARDENS AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
5:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED ON NIX CREEK RD. IN SUGAR HILL AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED OFF OF HANKINS AND FISH HATCHERY ROADS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2022
5:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK USER MEASURED 1-IN HAIL IN DOWNTOWN MARION. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 14, 2021
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL ON GLENWOOD AVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2019
7:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED JUST EAST OF MARION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
7:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO 1 INCH HAIL SOUTH OF MARION... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2016
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Marion, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2015
3:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FD reported quarter size hail along I-40 just east of Marion.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 NNE Fero, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2015
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotters and the public reported up to quarter size hail with two slow-moving severe thunderstorms that affected the Marion area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marion, 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 Marion, NC

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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Marion, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Marion, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 E Marion. Tree on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Marion, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW Marion. Tree down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Marion, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports trees down across central and eastern McDowell County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, NC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Lake Tahoma Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Marion, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Hankins and Yancey Rds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Marion, NC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across the roadway in the 3400 block of Old Greenlee Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Marion, NC
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2024
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in 3200 block of Hankins Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Marion, NC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported numerous trees down in the Marion area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, NC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reported tree on house on Forest Hill Drive off Hwy 70 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Marion, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on NC 80 near Lake Tahoma.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Woodlawn, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 S Marion. Tree down near 221 S and Ashworth Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Marion, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell near exit 86 on I-40 westbound and a tractor trailer struck it.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Marion, NC
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIRE DEPT RESPOND TO MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE MARION AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marion, 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 Marion, NC

2 reports
F0 category
May 24, 2000
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 E Marion, NC
F0 category
Apr 20, 1996
12:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Marion, NC
McDowell County · 14,715 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Marion, 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

Marion, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,594
Households2,712
Housing units3,108
Income
Median household income$44,472
$100k+ households30.6%
$150k+ households4.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,045
Attached single-family65
Small multifamily378
Large multifamily316
Mobile homes304
Housing mix
Single-family share65.8%
Attached-home share2.1%
Multifamily share22.3%
Mobile-home share9.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,263
Renter-occupied1,449
Vacant units396
Home value & age
Median home value$131,100
Owner homes $300k+9.1%
Owner homes $500k+0.6%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1969
Older-home share65.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,399
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 72 hail, 118 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Marion, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Marion?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Marion, NC is 2.50″. It was reported near East Marion, NC on April 9, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Marion — 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 Marion address?

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