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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rutherfordton, NC from July 4, 1970 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28139 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
92
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rutherfordton, NC · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rutherfordton, NC

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rutherfordton, NC
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 2 NNW Rutherfordton.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Rutherfordton, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON SHILOH RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE Rutherfordton, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.83 WSW Rutherfordton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.69 W Rutherfordton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Rutherfordton, NC
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
4:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to quarter size was reported near the intersection of Coxe Rd and Baber Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.05 S Rutherfordton, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2009
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .8 E Rutherfordton, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of hail, up to the size of golf balls, fell from Rutherfordton to Harris Hanrietta Rd about 11 miles southeast of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .8 E Rutherfordton, NC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
5:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.5 S Rutherfordton, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2006
11:53 PM EST
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Rutherfordton, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
4:26 PM EST
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Rutherfordton, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Rutherfordton, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
5:45 AM EST
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rutherfordton, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2005
4:18 PM EST
Hail report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SSE Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherfordton, NC

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and/or uprooted on Bridgewood Lane_ described as significant damage. Damage also reported nearby along Coxe Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports trees down on Maple Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple Trees down on US 221 between R-S Central High School and US 64-74A in Rutherfordton. One tree was across Hardin Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of a tree down in Rutherfordton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Plantation Drive and Coxe Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Rock Road and Oak Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down around the Rutherfordton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
6:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported numerous trees and powerlines down across the Rutherfordton area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Mountain Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across much of the county including around Rutherfordton. Several roads were blocked by falling trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2022
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON PLEASANT HILL CHURCH RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON BROYHILL RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NUMEROUS PLACES ACROSS COUNTY...SOME ON POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE KNOCKED DOWN TWO OTHER TREES AND FELL ON HOUSE. ROOF OF HOUSE WAS PUNCTURED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Rutherfordton, NC
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2022
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED THAT A TREE KNOCKED DOWN POWER LINES ON ALLEN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherfordton, NC

1 reports
F0 category
May 24, 2000
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Rutherfordton, NC
Rutherford County · 23,950 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 20 NE Rutherfordton, 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

Rutherfordton, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,669
Households1,438
Housing units1,691
Income
Median household income$59,750
$100k+ households32.8%
$150k+ households9.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,331
Attached single-family87
Small multifamily191
Large multifamily57
Mobile homes25
Housing mix
Single-family share78.7%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share14.7%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied935
Renter-occupied503
Vacant units253
Home value & age
Median home value$226,900
Owner homes $300k+28.9%
Owner homes $500k+7.6%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1972
Older-home share56%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,299
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 92 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Rutherfordton, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rutherfordton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rutherfordton, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near S Rutherfordton, NC on June 2, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rutherfordton — 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 Rutherfordton address?

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