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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Raleigh, NC from June 15, 1958 through September 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
107
Wind Reports
327
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Raleigh, NC · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Raleigh, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 5, 2025
6:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail occurred on I-540 between Capital Blvd and US HWY 64 exits.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE New Hope, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2025
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter inch hail reported from the public.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Raleigh, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Raleigh, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL NORTH OF RALEIGH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Raleigh, NC
1.25″ hail
Sep 26, 2020
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 W Falls Lake, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
11:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT N ROGERS LN AND NEW BERN AVE IN KNIGHTDALE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE New Hope, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 6, 2020
7:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT WELLINGTON CT IN RALEIGH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Falls Lake, NC
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED PING PONG SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Lake Wheeler, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL SW RALEIGH NEAR AVENT FERRY RD/TRYON RD. REPORT FROM SPECTRUM NEWS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lake Wheeler, NC
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2019
1:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Raleigh, NC
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2019
1:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Rdu International, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2016
4:37 AM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SKYWARN SPOTTER REPORTS NICKEL TO QUARTER-SIZE HAIL FALLING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Falls Lake, NC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Raleigh, NC
1.25″ hail
May 2, 2016
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Raleigh, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON RAY ROAD NEAR WOOD VALLEY
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NE Rdu International, 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 Raleigh, NC

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UNK mph
Sep 18, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines at Buffaloe Rd and I 540.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Falls Lake, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
7:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
5:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerlines with the tree on fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Leadmine Road just north of Bridgeport Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Raleigh, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 10k people reported without power by Duke Energy_ mostly in north Raleigh. Also numerous trees reported down by 911 call center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Rdu International, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway at Dunham Ln & Norwood Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ne Rdu International, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Large Tree fell on a home on Bartons Enclave Lane resulting in one fatality.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Rdu International, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Wynbrook Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Raleigh, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in the road at Dodsworth Dr & W Millbrook Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Raleigh, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Bartons Enclave Ln.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Rdu International, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Apache Drive just north of Cheyenne Road in Raleigh.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Raleigh, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
10:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed in between 2 houses on Pitkin court.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Raleigh, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree knocked down power lines in front of house on Van Thomas Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Raleigh, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
12:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree on home Ceremonial Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Falls Lake, 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 Raleigh, NC

3 reports
F0 category
Mar 20, 1998
6:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The storm that hit Garner produced another tornado 6 miles to the northeast on the east side of Raleigh. Damage began just off US64 at Wake Medical Center and the Tower Shopping Center. Cars were overturned, trees were damaged, and a steel-beamed billboard was twisted. The tornado then crossed the highway where it lifted the roof off the business office of a tree nursey, damaged two sheds, and destroyed 5 greenhouses. Insulation and debris was strewn up in the trees well away from the path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Raleigh, NC
F4 category
Nov 28, 1988
12:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
May 7, 1977
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Raleigh, NC
Wake County · 282,172 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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27601 13
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Raleigh, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population470,763
Households196,924
Housing units218,200
Income
Median household income$82,424
$100k+ households40.2%
$150k+ households17.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached95,586
Attached single-family31,409
Small multifamily27,672
Large multifamily60,712
Mobile homes2,731
Housing mix
Single-family share43.8%
Attached-home share14.4%
Multifamily share40.5%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied100,895
Renter-occupied96,029
Vacant units21,276
Home value & age
Median home value$377,800
Owner homes $300k+66.5%
Owner homes $500k+30.1%
Owner homes $750k+12.6%
Median year built1996
Older-home share24.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars185,805
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 107 hail, 327 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Raleigh, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Raleigh?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Raleigh, NC is 4.00″. It was reported near Raleigh, NC on March 28, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Raleigh — 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 Raleigh address?

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