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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Tryon, NC from May 15, 1967 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28782 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Tryon, NC · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Tryon, NC

10 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
2:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Minor hail damage reported on roof of house and car. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw Tryon, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture received via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tryon, NC
1.00″ hail
Oct 26, 2010
6:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Tryon, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2006
2:25 PM EST
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 E Tryon, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 5, 2005
4:46 PM EST
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tryon, NC
0.75″ hail
May 13, 2000
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tryon, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 1997
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Tryon, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 1989
3:37 PM CST
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 1985
3:05 PM CST
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, NC
1.50″ hail
Jun 5, 1970
4:15 PM CST
Hail report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 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 Tryon, NC

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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of trees down in the Tryon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down in the Tryon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down around Tryon.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2023
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reported powerlines down on Judge Rd and Warrior Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2023
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy reports fallen trees leading to power outage on Thermal View Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on power lines/utility equipment in the Tryon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2019
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON S TRADE STREET NEAR CARSON STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tryon, NC
UNK mph
Oct 8, 2017
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CITY REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tryon, NC
58 mph
Jul 21, 2015
2:33 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County comms reported a tree blown down on S River Rd and another tree down on Carriage Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.83 ESE Tryon, NC
58 mph
Jun 16, 2015
6:19 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported 6 to 8 trees blown down in extreme southern Polk County near the intersection of Hunting Country Rd and Red Barn Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.14 ESE Tryon, NC
58 mph
May 22, 2013
5:04 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on North Trade St.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SW Tryon, NC
58 mph
Jan 30, 2013
5:22 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down in the Tryon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SW Tryon, NC
58 mph
Aug 14, 2011
4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down on Walcott Farm Lane and on Hunting Country Rd. Trees were also blown down on Lanrum Rd and Collinsville Rd to the southeast of Columbus.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.49 NNE Valhalla, NC
58 mph
May 26, 2011
6:44 PM EST-5
Wind report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down in the Tryon area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SW Tryon, 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 Tryon, NC

1 reports
UNK category
Oct 8, 2017
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Tryon, NC
Polk County · 8,631 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO IN POLK COUNTY NC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Tryon, 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

Tryon, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,713
Households898
Housing units1,045
Income
Median household income$47,604
$100k+ households28.0%
$150k+ households7.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached719
Attached single-family11
Small multifamily289
Large multifamily20
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share68.8%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share29.6%
Mobile-home share0.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied514
Renter-occupied384
Vacant units147
Home value & age
Median home value$222,700
Owner homes $300k+30.4%
Owner homes $500k+12.8%
Owner homes $750k+4.9%
Median year built1970
Older-home share69.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars823
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 26 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Tryon, 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 Tryon?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Tryon, NC is 1.50″. It was reported near Tryon, NC on August 21, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Tryon — 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 Tryon address?

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