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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sunset Beach, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sunset Beach, NC from August 16, 1976 through May 30, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28468 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
6
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sunset Beach, NC · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last May 30, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sunset Beach, NC

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 23, 2014
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reportedly lasted for 5 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 NW Grissettown, NC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2011
4:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of quarters was reported near the intersection of Seaside Road and Old Georgetown Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Grissettown, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 1991
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 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 Sunset Beach, NC

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60 mph
May 30, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sunset Beach Buoy, NC
65 mph
Aug 19, 2024
1:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather station at Sunset Beach Fishing Pier recorded a 65 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Sunset Beach, NC
UNK mph
Mar 27, 2023
8:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Camper overturned. Tree damage. Possible tornado. Storm survey team en route. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Longwood, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2021
4:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRUCTURAL AND HOUSE DAMAGE REPORTED BY COUNTY EM IN THE WINDSOR CIRCLE AREA OF OCEAN RIDGE PLANTATION... JUST OFF OF HIGHWAY 17. PEOPLE TRAPPED IN HOMES. SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 17... NEAR THE HIGHWAY 904 INTERSECTION IN THE GRISSETTOWN AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Longwood, NC
64 mph
Aug 6, 2010
12:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A hand held anemometer measured a wind gust to 64 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.85 WSW Seaside, NC
UNK mph
Nov 7, 1995
5:55 PM EST
Wind report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds snapped electric poles along the Intracoastal Waterway and dumped the lines into the water. A one lane pontoon bridge was knocked out by the harsh winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach, NC

2 reports
UNK category
Feb 16, 2021
4:39 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 FATAL... 10 INJ *** FIRST TOUCHDOWN 519 SEASIDE RD. ** UPDATE... NWS PRELIMINARY SURVEY REVEALED EF3 RATING AT 160 MPH. SURVEY REMAINS ONGOING AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON ITS COMPLETION WHICH WILL BE FOLLOWED WITH A DETAILED PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT. **
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Sunset Beach, NC
F1 category
Aug 16, 1976
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sunset Beach, NC
Brunswick County · 64,658 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Sunset Beach, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,326
Households2,377
Housing units5,220
Income
Median household income$84,934
$100k+ households41.2%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,872
Attached single-family209
Small multifamily1,024
Large multifamily583
Mobile homes532
Housing mix
Single-family share55.0%
Attached-home share4%
Multifamily share30.8%
Mobile-home share10.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,077
Renter-occupied300
Vacant units2,843
Home value & age
Median home value$354,300
Owner homes $300k+60.9%
Owner homes $500k+19.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.9%
Median year built1998
Older-home share10.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,364
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 6 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Sunset Beach, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 30, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sunset Beach?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sunset Beach, NC is 1.00″. It was reported near .53 NW Grissettown, NC on May 23, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sunset Beach — 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 Sunset Beach address?

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