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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Surf City, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Surf City, NC from July 11, 1975 through January 10, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Surf City, NC · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jan 10, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Surf City, NC

5 reports
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0.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2011
2:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of pennies was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .38 SSE Surf City, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 11, 2004
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Maple Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2003
7:20 PM EST
Hail report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Surf City police reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Surf City, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 1989
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.75″ hail
Feb 23, 1980
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 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 Surf City, NC

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72 mph
Jan 10, 2024
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured on Surf City Bridge. Sensor located near Topsail Island side... well below peak bridge elevation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Surf City, NC
80 mph
Jan 10, 2024
12:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis weather station at the Surf City Ocean Pier recorded a wind gust of 80 mph. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Surf City, NC
60 mph
Jul 20, 2023
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Surf City Weatherflow site reported a gust of 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Surf City, NC
58 mph
Mar 25, 2012
12:46 AM EST-5
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles were reportedly blown off a cafe roof and 150 feet of canopy was ripped by the winds. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 E Surf City, NC
63 mph
Jun 29, 2011
2:39 PM EST-5
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A weather station at the Surf City Tourism and Information Center on Shore Drive measured a wind gust of 63 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .42 SE Surf City, NC
73 mph
Mar 8, 2005
11:03 AM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 72 mph measured gust was recorded at the Surf City bridge.
NWS Wind Report Location: Surf City, NC
75 mph
Jul 11, 2004
2:55 PM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Pender county sheriff reported trees down across Hwy 50 between Holly Ridge and Surf City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Surf City, NC
68 mph
Nov 12, 2002
11:45 AM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Surf City bridge reported a measured 68 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Surf City, NC
69 mph
Jul 10, 2002
3:30 PM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maple Hill, NC
60 mph
Jul 5, 2002
8:38 PM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Surf City Bridge measured a 60 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Surf City, NC
79 mph
Apr 1, 2001
1:15 PM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind equipment at the Surf City drawbridge measured an 80 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Surf City, NC
69 mph
Aug 16, 2000
11:25 PM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pender county sheriff reported trees down across highway 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: Maple Hill, NC
63 mph
Aug 11, 1999
9:00 PM EST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The bridge tender along the Intracoastal Waterway reported wind gusts around 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Surf City, NC
60 mph
Jul 13, 1989
8:15 PM CST
Wind report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 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 Surf City, NC

6 reports
UNK category
Jul 19, 2017
3:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WATERSPOUT CAME ASHORE AS AN EF0 TORNADO WITH WINDS UP TO 70 MPH. THE TORNADO MOVED OVER A HOUSE ON THE BEACH. IT THEN CROSSED S OCEAN BOULEVARD AND DISSIPATED ALONG SEAHORSE AVE. A NWS STORM SURVEY IS BEING CONDUCTED. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE FORTHCOMING THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF A PNS UPON THEIR RETURN THIS EVENING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Surf City, NC
EF0 category
Aug 27, 2008
12:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout briefly came ashore as a tornado before dissipating. The tornado crossed the beach and tossed around some pool furniture at the Surf Condos. There was no significant damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.24 ENE Surf City, NC
F0 category
Apr 1, 2001
2:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS surveyed damage to a turkey farm in Maple Hill. One building sustained significant damage, with debris consisting of broken timbers, sheets of tin, and various feeding equipment, spread over an area that was approximately 100 yards wide and a quarter mile long.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Maple Hill, NC
F2 category
Sep 26, 1982
6:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Apr 20, 1977
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jul 11, 1975
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Surf City, NC
Pender County · 21,766 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

Surf City, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,160
Households1,652
Housing units4,447
Income
Median household income$84,833
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,090
Attached single-family223
Small multifamily218
Large multifamily327
Mobile homes589
Housing mix
Single-family share69.5%
Attached-home share5.0%
Multifamily share12.3%
Mobile-home share13.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,263
Renter-occupied389
Vacant units2,795
Home value & age
Median home value$478,600
Owner homes $300k+80.7%
Owner homes $500k+46.2%
Owner homes $750k+15.8%
Median year built2002
Older-home share14.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,606
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 14 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Surf City, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on January 10, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Surf City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Surf City, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Surf City, NC on April 26, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Surf City — 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 Surf City address?

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