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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Pilot Mountain, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Pilot Mountain, NC from January 21, 1959 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
127
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Pilot Mountain, NC · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Pilot Mountain, NC

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2016
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pilot Mountain, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 29, 2016
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Pilot Mountain, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed quarter-sized hail. Hail up to the size of quarters fell in the area for up to 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Pilot Mtn, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.44 S Shoal, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 7, 2012
11:33 AM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public observed penny-sized hail on Minervia Way approximately five miles north of Francisco.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.93 E Woodville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
1:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 SE Woodville, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2011
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Pilot Mtn, NC
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2011
3:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail occurred on Atkinson Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Siloam, NC
0.88″ hail
Feb 28, 2011
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pilot Mtn, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
12:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Pilot Mtn, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2007
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Siloam, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2003
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pilot Mtn, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 16, 1998
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pilot Mtn, NC
0.88″ hail
May 25, 1998
2:33 PM EST
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Siloam, NC
1.75″ hail
May 16, 1998
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pilot Mtn, 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 Pilot Mountain, NC

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Level Cross, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across lane at Exit 27 on US 52 SB. Time is estimate from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Pilot Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Hauser Road near Horne Creek Farm_ completely blocking the road. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nne East Bend, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along John Scott Road in Pinnacle_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Siloam, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on Hwy 52 South_ between Key Street and Pilot Mountain State Park. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Pilot Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on US-52 at exit 27 in Pilot Mountain_ NC_ blocking the whole road. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Pinnacle, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree has fallen onto Pilot Church Rd in Pinnacle_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Siloam, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree has fallen onto Pilot Church Road near Walter Oneal Lane in Pinnacle_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Siloam, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking both lanes near the intersection of John Scott Rd and Quaker Church Road near Pinnacle_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Siloam, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Blalock Ct in the town of Pilot Mountain.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pilot Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across road near intersection of US 52 and Pilot Knob Park Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Pilot Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Pinnacle Hotel Road near the border of Stokes County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Pinnacle, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Grassy Creek Road and Joe Marion Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Siloam, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Pilot Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Siloam, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds onto a home along the 200 block of Anderson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Level Cross, 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 Pilot Mountain, NC

2 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PATH LENGTH: 2 MILES. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH: 100 YARDS. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND SPEED: 95 MPH. STARTING LOCATION: 2.1 MILES WNW SILOAM NC (36.30N/80.59W). ENDING LOCATION: 2.8 MILES NNW SILOAM NC (36.33N/80.56W). START TIME: 750 PM EDT. END TIME: 754 PM EDT. SUMMARY: OF DAMAGE: NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Siloam, NC
F1 category
Jan 21, 1959
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
Showing 2 of 2
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

Pilot Mountain, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,584
Households733
Housing units755
Income
Median household income$48,239
$100k+ households34.7%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached483
Attached single-family46
Small multifamily180
Large multifamily25
Mobile homes21
Housing mix
Single-family share64.0%
Attached-home share6.1%
Multifamily share27.2%
Mobile-home share2.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied394
Renter-occupied339
Vacant units22
Home value & age
Median home value$185,200
Owner homes $300k+14.0%
Owner homes $500k+4.1%
Owner homes $750k+2.3%
Median year built1965
Older-home share68.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars695
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 127 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Pilot Mountain, 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 Pilot Mountain?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Pilot Mountain, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Pilot Mtn, NC on May 16, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Pilot Mountain — 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 Pilot Mountain address?

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