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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rowland, NC from March 17, 1965 through August 15, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rowland, NC · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 15, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rowland, NC

7 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 27, 2011
1:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of golf balls was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .9 SE Plainview, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2011
2:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .98 SE Alfords, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2000
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Robeson 911 reported golfball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rowland, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 1999
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rowland, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1990
10:30 PM CST
Hail report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 1984
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
2.75″ hail
Mar 17, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 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 Rowland, NC

15 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
9:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Dew Road northeast of Rowland... NC. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Rowland, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2023
8:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway near intersection of McLeod Road and Midway Road east of Raemon... NC. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNW Rowland, NC
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2019
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES AND A COUPLE OF TREES THAT WERE BLOWN DOWN. SEVERAL BRANCHES HIT A VEHICLE IN ROWLAND.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rowland, NC
60 mph
Jun 19, 2014
9:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was reported down on U.S. Highway 301 near Rowland. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 W Rowland, NC
60 mph
Jul 5, 2012
7:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down on Butler Road near Highway 130. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.1 SSE Rowland, NC
60 mph
Jul 5, 2012
7:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down across the southbound lane of Interstate 95 near mile marker 3. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.12 E Rowland, NC
75 mph
Apr 16, 2011
2:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant tree damage was apparent for an additional mile beyond the point where the EF1 tornado lifted. The roof was blown off a very large shed. A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team estimated straight-line winds to 75 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .67 NW Rowland, NC
60 mph
Jun 1, 2008
4:37 PM EST-5
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were reported down by a 911 dispatcher.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 NW Rowland, NC
75 mph
May 27, 2000
3:20 PM EST
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reported trees and power lines down...8 buildings were damaged. Nickle-size hail was also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rowland, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 1995
4:00 PM EST
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rowland, NC
UNK mph
Aug 29, 1990
6:55 PM CST
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNK mph
Aug 29, 1987
3:05 PM CST
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 1986
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNK mph
May 8, 1984
3:45 PM CST
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, NC
UNK mph
Mar 17, 1965
3:00 PM CST
Wind report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Rowland, NC

3 reports
UNK category
Sep 16, 2018
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SOUTH OF SR 1134... MOVED NORTH FOR 0.25 MILE... AND LIFTED ON NORTH SIDE OF SR 1134. MINOR TO SUBSTANTIAL TREE DAMAGE WAS NOTED ALONG THE PATH. MAX ESTIMATED WIND SPEED WAS 85 MPH...EF0. DETAILS WILL FOLLOW IN A PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Rowland, NC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
2:33 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team concluded an EF1 tornado touched down near Rowland, North Carolina. The maximum wind speed was estimated to 105 mph. The path length was just over two-thirds of a mile. The maximum path width was 50 yards. Significant damage occurred to about 50 homes as a result of snapped pine trees, up to two feet in diameter. Shingles were observed to be missing from many roofs. A detached garage was pushed several feet off its foundation and a few outbuildings were destroyed. Significant damage was reported to an elementary school. Straight-line wind damage to trees was apparent for another mile beyond the point where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.15 W Rowland, NC
F2 category
May 15, 1976
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Rowland, NC
Robeson County · 24,918 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

Rowland, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population972
Households466
Housing units550
Income
Median household income$31,667
$100k+ households9.4%
$150k+ households2.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached457
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily52
Large multifamily6
Mobile homes35
Housing mix
Single-family share83.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share6.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied268
Renter-occupied198
Vacant units84
Home value & age
Median home value$108,700
Owner homes $300k+1.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1970
Older-home share66.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars383
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 15 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Rowland, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 15, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rowland?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rowland, NC is 2.75″. It was reported near Rowland, NC on March 17, 1965.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rowland — 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 Rowland address?

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