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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Richlands, NC from June 14, 1964 through July 29, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
38
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Richlands, NC · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 29, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Richlands, NC

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
8:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail of half dollar to ping pong ball size falling right now. Leaves being stripped by the hail. Hail is beginning to accumulate.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Richlands, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Golf ball size hail reported in the Back Swamp area near the Richlands Airport. Report via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Albert J Ellis Ai, NC
1.50″ hail
Apr 23, 2025
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Richlands Airport police reported hail damage to vehicles and buildings at the airport. Hail was estimated to be half dollar or larger. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Albert J Ellis Airport, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2016
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEDIA RELAYED 1.25 INCH REPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: Richlands, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2016
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN RICHLANDS NEAR OAJ AIRPORT
NWS Hail Report Location: Richlands, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2014
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported quarter sized hail just south of the Albert J Ellis Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Jcksnvll Ellis Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2014
5:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Onslow County 911 center relayed report of quarter size hail near the Hwy 24 and Hwy 258 intersection.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 ESE Haw Branch, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golfball size hail in Jarmantown.
NWS Hail Report Location: .05 W Jarmantown, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2012
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 ESE Huffmantown, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2012
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Brocks, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2012
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Haw Branch, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 30, 2011
7:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported penny size hail in Richlands.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ervintown, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported in Richlands.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ervintown, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported 6 miles northwest of Richlands.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Jarmantown, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2009
11:53 AM EST-5
Hail report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported along Northwest Bridge Road 4 miles southeast of Richlands.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 SSW Gum Branch, 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 Richlands, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
4:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke/Progress Energy reports over 1_000 customers without power in the Richlands area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richlands, NC
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2025
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on powerlines at the intersection of Haw Branch Road and Highway 24. Time confirmed by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Richlands, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2024
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines along Bannermans Mill Rd in Richlands.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Albert J Ellis Airp, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2023
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on powerline and blocking Huffmantown Rd near Cox Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Petersburg, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2023
6:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Cooperative reports numerous power outages due to wires down in the Richlands area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Richlands, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking road. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Hargetts Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
4:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Onslow County reported trees and power lines down in the Richlands area. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Richlands, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2023
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: roof shed blown off... trees and powerline fallen. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hargetts Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Apr 23, 2023
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS AND ROOF DAMAGE TO ONE BUSINESS IN RICHLANDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Hargetts Crossroads, NC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2022
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN NEAR LAKEVIEW AVE AND CATHERINE LAKE RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Catherine Lake, NC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2022
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON GARAGE AND VEHICLE ON GREGORY FORK RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Richlands, NC
63 mph
Mar 12, 2022
2:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS AT OAJ.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albert J Ellis Airport, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
1:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SE PETERSBURG. SPOTTER CALLED TO REPORT SEVERAL TREES SNAPPED BEHIND HER HOUSE ANYWHERE FROM 6 IN TO 2 FEET ION DIAMETER. ALSO NEIGHBORS SHED WAS BLOWN ACROSS HIS YARD AND DESTROYED. WINDOWS BLOWN OUT OF HOUSE. POSSIBLE STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Petersburg, NC
UNK mph
May 3, 2016
10:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HWY 258
NWS Wind Report Location: Richlands, NC
58 mph
Jul 21, 2015
8:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down a tree blocking Gum Branch Road southeast of Richlands.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Gum Branch, 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 Richlands, NC

8 reports
UNK category
Apr 24, 2023
12:08 AM UTC
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS SURVEY TEAM CONCLUDED THAT A BRIEF EFO TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NORTHWEST OF RICHLANDS IN ONSLOW COUNTY... WITH PEAK WINDS OF 75 MPH. THE TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE TO A FEW STRUCTURES AND A BOAT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hargetts Crossroads, NC
F0 category
Aug 13, 2004
4:11 AM EST
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency Manager reported a brief tornado touchdown damaging a home in Richlands.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richlands, NC
F0 category
Jul 2, 2003
1:53 PM EST
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Media reported a brief tornado touch down on Highway 258.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richlands, NC
F0 category
Mar 16, 2000
11:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado briefly touched down near the town of Richlands destroying one mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Richlands, NC
F1 category
Apr 15, 1999
9:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Richlands, NC
F1 category
Feb 21, 1989
12:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jun 9, 1988
5:02 PM EST
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Apr 19, 1978
5:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Richlands, NC
Onslow County · 55,598 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

Richlands, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,387
Households761
Housing units862
Income
Median household income$61,607
$100k+ households26.4%
$150k+ households7.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached711
Attached single-family38
Small multifamily61
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes37
Housing mix
Single-family share82.5%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share8.8%
Mobile-home share4.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied492
Renter-occupied269
Vacant units101
Home value & age
Median home value$217,800
Owner homes $300k+13.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2001
Older-home share36.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars747
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 38 hail, 50 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Richlands, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 29, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Richlands?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Richlands, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Albert J Ellis Ai, NC on April 23, 2025.

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

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

I am selling a home in Richlands — 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 Richlands address?

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