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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Roper, NC from August 23, 1977 through March 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
29
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Roper, NC · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Roper, NC

10 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 3, 2022
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. HAIL OF PING PONG... OR SLIGHTLY LARGER... WAS REPORTED IN ADDITION TO DAMAGING... STRAIGHT LINE WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wenona, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 15, 2021
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG ALBERMARLE BEACH ROAD. REPORT RELAYED FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mackeys, NC
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2019
4:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT 347 SHORE DR... CRESTWELL... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Phelps Lake, NC
1.75″ hail
May 13, 2019
4:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED AT THE VERNON G JAMES RESEARCH CENTER WEST OF ROPER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Roper, NC
0.75″ hail
May 28, 2014
3:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported dime size hail and gusty winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Albemarle Beach, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
8:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media relayed report of penny size hail near Roper.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.8 SE Mt Tabor, NC
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2003
5:41 PM EST
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of nickel size hail in Roper.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roper, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2002
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Pleasant Grove, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 1998
5:55 PM EST
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roper, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 18, 1997
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roper, 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 Roper, NC

29 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
6:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Between 250-1000 Dominion Energy Customers without power near Roper... NC. Power outage is due to damage from the storms as they moved through the area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Pleasant Grove, NC
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2022
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES BLOWN DOWN. PICKUP TRUCK BLOWN OVER. CROPS DAMAGED. RAILROAD BED ROAD WAS CLOSED FOR A TIME DUE TO TREE DAMAGE. POSSIBLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Wenona, NC
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2022
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A DAMAGE SURVEY FOUND EVIDENCE OF WIND SPEEDS UP TO 75 MPH DUE TO A THUNDERSTORM MICROBURST. SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS WERE SNAPPED... AND A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN... INCLUDING ONE THAT FELL ON A PICKUP TRUCK. EXTENSIVE CROP DAMAGE WAS FOUND IN THE AREA AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wenona, NC
UNK mph
May 4, 2022
11:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NORTHWEST SIDE OF PHELPS LAKE NEAR NEWLAND ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Phelps Lake, NC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
2:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES REPORTED NEAR NEWLAND RD AND B CANAL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Roper, NC
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2018
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM PHELPS LAKE. WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR PHELPS LAKE. *NEW TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phelps Lake, NC
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2018
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR PHELPS LAKE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Phelps Lake, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2017
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF RAILROAD BED ROAD AND HIGHWAY 99.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wenona, NC
UNK mph
May 5, 2017
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO 3 HOG FARMS AND SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR BEASLEY ROAD EAST OF ROPER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Roper, NC
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2016
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON RAILROAD BED RD. NORTH OF PANTEGO
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Morrisons Store, NC
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2016
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES BLOWN DOWN ON NEWLAND ROAD SOUTH OF ROPER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Roper, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS HWY 99/HWY45 AND RAILROAD BED RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Roper, NC
58 mph
Jun 13, 2013
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew a tree down on Railroad Bed Road west of Phelps Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.11 NE Wenona, NC
58 mph
Apr 28, 2011
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down just northeast of Highway 99.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.32 ENE Wenona, NC
58 mph
Jun 29, 2010
2:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds blew down power lines near Highway 99.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.49 E Wenona, 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 Roper, NC

4 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
2:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS EF-0 TORNADO NEAR ROPER JUST SOUTH OF US 64. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS CONFINED TO A HOG FARM BUILDING WHICH WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED. PATH LENGTH WAS 0.4 MILES WITH A WIDTH OF 25 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Pleasant Grove, NC
EF0 category
Mar 21, 2012
10:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very weak and brief tornado touched down near Wenona during the morning hours on March 21st. The tornado was spotted in an open field and did no damage. This tornado was not associated with a thunderstorm. These types of tornadoes are often referred to as dust-tube tornadoes or landspouts.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.32 ENE Wenona, NC
F0 category
May 14, 2006
4:06 PM EST
Tornado report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several structures including sheds and a mobile home roof were damaged by a weak tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ENE Roper, NC
F0 category
Aug 26, 1998
7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Roper, NC
Washington County · 4,173 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wenona, 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

Roper, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population586
Households287
Housing units378
Income
Median household income$19,155
$100k+ households2.8%
$150k+ households1.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached228
Attached single-family10
Small multifamily80
Large multifamily21
Mobile homes39
Housing mix
Single-family share60.3%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share26.7%
Mobile-home share10.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied126
Renter-occupied161
Vacant units91
Home value & age
Median home value$72,100
Owner homes $300k+1.6%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share55.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars168
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 29 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Roper, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Roper?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Roper, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Mackeys, NC on April 15, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Roper — 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 Roper address?

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