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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Norwood, NC from December 31, 1975 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
30
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Norwood, NC · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Norwood, NC

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Intersection of Old Davis and Aldridge Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Wsw Norwood, NC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2019
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY THE COTTONVILLE FIRE DEPT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Norwood, NC
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2009
6:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported along North Carolina Highways 24/27/73, near Tillery Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.66 ENE Porter, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2008
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported along a stretch of Highway 52 from northwest of Norwood to Price Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 NW Norwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2008
3:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Norwood.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Norwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 1998
10:22 PM EST
Hail report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Norwood, NC
1.75″ hail
Aug 29, 1987
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 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 Norwood, NC

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UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Will Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Norwood, NC
UNK mph
May 15, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines along 4700 block of Fork Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down at Whitley Rd and Mt Zion Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Norwood, NC
UNK mph
May 28, 2022
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY TREES DOWN AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF ROCKY RIVER SPRINGS RD AND SOUTHERN RD IN NORWOOD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Norwood, NC
UNK mph
May 27, 2022
10:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MANY TREES DOWN AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF ROCKY RIVER SPRINGS RD AND SOUTHERN RD IN NORWOOD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Norwood, NC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE CENTERED AROUND LAKE TILLERY INCLUDING TREES ON RESIDENCES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2020
10:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN IN PORTER... ALONG HIGHWAY 52.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2020
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norwood, NC
UNK mph
May 11, 2019
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE REPORTED IN COTTONVILLE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
7:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE CITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2018
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO TREES DOWN NEAR OLD DAVIS RD AND GADDYS FERRY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Apr 6, 2017
9:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING THE ROAD NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF S STANLY SCHOOL RD AND WARD RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2016
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE WAS REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 731 AND HIGHWAY 52. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2016
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES REPORTED ON SNUGGS RD NEAR INDIAN MOUND RD IN NORWOOD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Norwood, NC
58 mph
Jun 2, 2015
3:23 PM EST-5
Wind report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down on Piney Point Road in Norwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.36 ESE Norwood, 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 Norwood, NC

4 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2022
5:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN ON MT ZION CHURCH RD IN COTTONVILLE... STANLY COUNTY NC. A TDS WAS NOTED ON KRAX DATA... AND A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A RESIDENCE ON HARDY RD NEAR MT ZION CHURCH RD. A STORM SURVEY WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE AREA ON FRIDAY... APRIL 1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Norwood, NC
UNK category
May 11, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN COTTONVILLE... NC ON MAY 11... 2019. ESTIMATED MAX WIND SPEED OF 95-105 MPH. MAX PATH WIDTH OF 295 YARDS. PATH LENGTH 1.13 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Norwood, NC
F2 category
Apr 27, 1982
12:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Dec 31, 1975
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Norwood, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Norwood, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,110
Households1,175
Housing units1,514
Income
Median household income$57,953
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households13.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,328
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily114
Large multifamily12
Mobile homes55
Housing mix
Single-family share87.7%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share8.3%
Mobile-home share3.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied755
Renter-occupied420
Vacant units339
Home value & age
Median home value$178,900
Owner homes $300k+33.3%
Owner homes $500k+16.4%
Owner homes $750k+5.2%
Median year built1964
Older-home share79.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,048
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 30 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Norwood, 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 Norwood?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Norwood, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Norwood, NC on August 29, 1987.

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

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

I am selling a home in Norwood — 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 Norwood address?

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