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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Tarboro, NC from March 24, 1975 through May 9, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
36
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Tarboro, NC · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last May 9, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Tarboro, NC

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
Oct 11, 2014
4:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WNW Tarboro, NC
1.50″ hail
May 29, 2009
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of quarter to ping-pong sized hail were reported in the Tarboro city limits.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WNW Tarboro, NC
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2009
3:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in downtown Tarboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WNW Tarboro, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ESE Kingsboro, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2007
1:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Coker-Wemberly School on Route 97. This report was observed with the second thunderstorm that moved over the area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Tarboro, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2007
1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at Coker-Wemberly School on Route 97.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNW Tarboro, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2007
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near Kingsboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Tarboro, NC
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2003
7:05 PM EST
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tarboro, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2002
6:30 PM EST
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Rocky Mt, NC
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2001
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An estimated 150 acres of crops were damaged due to hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tarboro, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 30, 1996
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tarboro, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 7, 1992
10:05 PM CST
Hail report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 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 Tarboro, NC

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UNK mph
May 9, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE TO A MOBILE HOME.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Kingsboro, NC
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2023
7:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREES DOWN ACROSS EDGECOMBE COUNTY ESPECIALLY ACROSS TARBORO... NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Tarboro, NC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2022
12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Tarboro, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 E TARBORO. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGHOUT EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Tarboro, NC
UNK mph
May 7, 2022
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS EDGECOMBE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Kingsboro, NC
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2022
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON WIGGINS LAKE ROAD... NO INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Kingsboro, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2019
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THUNDERSTORM WINDS DOWNED SEVERAL TREES ALONG NC 33 BETWEEN TARBORO AND LOGGETT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Tarboro, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2016
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF'S OFFICE DISPATCHED TO A TREE ACROSS ANTIOCH RD.... NEAR KINGSBORO RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kingsboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2016
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EDGECOMBE COUNTY 911 REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tarboro, NC
58 mph
Jun 27, 2011
3:01 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were blown down between Rocky Mount and Tarboro near Kingsboro Road and US 64 Alt.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Kingsboro, NC
58 mph
Jul 31, 2009
2:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down on Lewis Strett inside the Tarboro city limits.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.11 W Tarboro, NC
58 mph
Jul 31, 2009
2:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees were hanging on power-lines near Tarboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.82 WNW Tarboro, NC
58 mph
May 29, 2009
6:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One oak tree was knocked down at a private residence's home. The tree fell|was blocking traffic in the Austin Pines neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.32 NW Tarboro, NC
67 mph
May 29, 2009
6:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Severe winds knocked down several trees which landed on several cars during a wedding rehearsal at a private residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: .99 E Heartsease, NC
58 mph
Aug 21, 2007
7:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county. The most widespread tree damage occurred in Tarboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Tarboro, 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 Tarboro, NC

1 reports
F1 category
May 5, 1977
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Tarboro, NC
Edgecombe County · 14,362 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

Tarboro, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,705
Households4,771
Housing units5,379
Income
Median household income$49,386
$100k+ households32.0%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,602
Attached single-family70
Small multifamily1,215
Large multifamily294
Mobile homes198
Housing mix
Single-family share67.0%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share28.1%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,720
Renter-occupied2,051
Vacant units608
Home value & age
Median home value$155,500
Owner homes $300k+12.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+3.7%
Median year built1972
Older-home share68.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,135
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 36 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Tarboro, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 9, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Tarboro?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Tarboro, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Rocky Mt, NC on July 5, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Tarboro — 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 Tarboro address?

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