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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sanford, NC from June 1, 1956 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27330 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
144
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sanford, NC · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sanford, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanford, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
9:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA WRAL SHOWS IMAGES OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR THE HARNETT CO. AND LEE CO. LINE IN LEMON SPRINGS... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lemon Springs, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2020
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 1 INCH HAIL NEAR INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON AVE AND FIELDS DRIVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Sanford, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ZION CHURCH ROAD & US HWY 1 NEAR THE SANFORD AIRPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Moncure, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sanford, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2011
7:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE Swann, NC
0.75″ hail
May 16, 2010
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.43 N Rosser, NC
1.25″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
2:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .71 NNE Lemon Spgs, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 27, 2009
2:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 15-501.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.86 S Tramway, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2008
5:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Buffalo Church Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 SW Sanford, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2008
6:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lemon Spgs, NC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ESE Cumnock, NC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
5:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ESE Cumnock, NC
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2008
10:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of Jefferson Davis and Burns Drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sanford, NC
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2008
10:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported on Highway 421 near the county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 SSW Northview, 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 Sanford, NC

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Cumnock, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree on power equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Sanford, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on powerlines on Poplar st.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Sanford, NC
UNK mph
May 28, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple trees down in the area around the intersection between Dycus Road and Camelot Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Tramway, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke energy reported fallen trees or powerlines damaging their equipment... causing power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Lemon Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 tree down at US 1 and Quail Ridge Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lemon Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2025
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Nearly 2000 customers without power due to trees falling on equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Sanford, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few hundred outages due to trees down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lemon Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy reported power outage caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Sanford, NC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Gum Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Sanford, NC
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Minter School Road. Report from scanner.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Tramway, NC
UNK mph
May 9, 2025
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on south Franklin Drive. Report from scanner.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Gum Springs, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on Cotten Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Cumnock, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
1:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down at the 400 block of Amos Bridges Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Cumnock, 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 Sanford, NC

3 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Update: An EF-1 tornado touched down at the Raleigh Executive Jetport. Several hangers had damage to wall panels and doors. Several aircraft were damaged. Minor damage to the taxiway occurred. The tornado briefly lifted before touching back down near its end point... and resulted in minor damage to several mobile homes and several trees that were snapped and uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Raleigh Executive Jetpo, NC
EF1 category
Jun 27, 2015
4:46 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Raleigh survey team found that the tornado touched down on the east bank of the Deep River. Hardwood and softwood tree damage indicated wind speeds of 105 mph. The tornado then tracked east and resulted in damage to a home. The damage consisted of roof and shingle damage, siding damage, garden damage, windows blown out of a van and a trampoline that was mangled and blown 130 yards downstream. Maximum winds at this location were estimated to be 90 mph. The tornado then lifted, but while doing so, resulted in several trees being blown down along Rosser Road near Cotten Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .38 NE Cumnock, NC
EF3 category
Apr 16, 2011
1:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sanford, NC
Lee County · 18,353 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado exited Moore County and proceeded to strengthen to an EF1 as it moved into Lee County along Wildlife Road. The tornado blew a single wide trailer off its foundation, while also damaging the home home next door. The tornado continued to intensify to EF3 intensity along Lemon Springs Road striking the St. Andrews Subdivision. One fatality occurred when a tree fell onto a vehicle along Lemon Springs Road, crushing the driver. Numerous homes were completely destroyed and several two story homes had their upper floors removed. Wind speeds were estimated at 140 mph with a path length of over one quarter mile. Additional homes were blown off their foundations on Cemetery Drive. The tornado continued to produce major damage as it moved east along Cameron drive. The upper floor was blown off of two apartment buildings. The tornado then entered an industrial complex along Industrial Drive, where multiple steel constructed retail buildings were destroyed, in addition to 3 large warehouses at the static control facility. Winds In this area likely exceeded 160 mph. The tornado then destroyed the Tractor Supply Company, Big Lots and the Lowes Home Improvement Store along highway 421. Winds in this area were estimated around 140 mph. Two homes were blown off their foundations along Rice Road, north of NC Highway 42. Another fatality occurred along Poplar Spring Church Road when a mobile home was lifted off the ground and and then thrown into the woods and destroyed. In total, 457 homes were damaged with 116 homes being destroyed. Seventeen businesses were damaged as well. The tornado continued northeast along Avent Ferry Road, crossing into Chatham County, just east of Harris Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 SSE White Hill, 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

Sanford, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population30,833
Households11,237
Housing units12,364
Income
Median household income$54,294
$100k+ households30.0%
$150k+ households10.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,780
Attached single-family130
Small multifamily2,629
Large multifamily1,246
Mobile homes579
Housing mix
Single-family share62.9%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share31.3%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,842
Renter-occupied5,395
Vacant units1,127
Home value & age
Median home value$222,000
Owner homes $300k+25.7%
Owner homes $500k+6.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1986
Older-home share41.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,500
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 144 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Sanford, 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 Sanford?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sanford, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near Sanford, NC on June 1, 1956.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sanford — 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 Sanford address?

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