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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Wilmington, NC
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wilmington, NC from June 12, 1958 through May 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
65
Tornado Reports
15
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Wilmington, NC · 1958–presentUpdated Daily · last May 11, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wilmington, NC
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported half dollar size hail. The police also reported dime size hail at Wrightsville Beach.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″hail
Mar 11, 2003 12:12 PM EST
Hail report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham radio operator reported dime size hail at the state port.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″hail
Jul 31, 2002 1:30 PM EST
Hail report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported near Oleander and Hydrangea Drives.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″hail
Apr 3, 2002 1:21 PM EST
Hail report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail reported on Shipyard Blvd.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
1.00″hail
May 28, 2001 11:55 AM EST
Hail report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail occurred at the Wilmington airport. The hail was observed and entered in the Wilmington ASOS observation.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.88″hail
Apr 1, 2001 12:55 PM EST
Hail report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham radio reported both dime and nickle size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, NC
0.75″hail
May 22, 2000 7:26 AM EST
Hail report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NWS employee reported dime-size hail in Ogden, at the intersection of Gordon and Market St.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on River Rd
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wilmington, NC
UNKmph
Mar 12, 2026 5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Palm tree down in yard on Bradford Rd in Wilmington
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Seagate, NC
UNKmph
Sep 27, 2024 5:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down behind condo at Moss Vine Pl.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Seagate, NC
UNKmph
Jan 10, 2024 12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wooden facade along a staircase in an apartment building was pushed out onto the sidewalk by about 8-10 inches. This splinted the wooden facade and broke the plastic siding. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Wilmington, NC
UNKmph
Jan 10, 2024 12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Rogersville Rd. near intersection with Telephone Rd. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Windemere, NC
UNKmph
Jan 10, 2024 12:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking roadway in 4100 block of Emerson St... near intersection with Marlboro St. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Wilmington, NC
UNKmph
Jan 10, 2024 12:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down partially blocking Market St. between 17th St. and 18th St. Time estimated based on radar and ASOS observations.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Wilmington, NC
UNKmph
Feb 7, 2020 5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW POWER LINES AND STOP LIGHTS DOWN. ALSO A TREE ON A HOUSE IN THE HILLSDALE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Windemere, NC
UNKmph
Jul 3, 2019 5:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN AT THE 3900 BLOCK OF PEACHTREE AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Wilmington, NC
UNKmph
Dec 20, 2018 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE SNAPPED IN TWO AT CORNER OF BETHEL AND AMBER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, NC
UNKmph
Jul 23, 2018 5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CENTER RECEIVED A CALL OF WIRES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF CASTLE ST. AND 18TH ST. IN WILMINGTON. TIME WAS ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Wilmington, NC
90mph
Jul 23, 2015 4:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A survey conducted by the National Weather Service concluded a microburst with winds up to 90 mph produced considerable damage in Wilmington, North Carolina. The damage path began on the premises of Colonial Parke Apartments on Hunt Club Road. A two foot diameter tree was uprooted and crashed through the roof and window of a second story apartment causing severe damage. Three other apartments in the complex sustained damage. The damage path continued across Market Street to just northeast of the Market Street and North College Road intersection. Numerous branches from 6 to 10 inches in diameter were broken from trees. A couple stores within a shopping center sustained damage to include ceiling tiles, windows and store merchandise. As the microburst crossed Market Street, it lifted a large rooftop HVAC unit from Bonefish Grill and deposited it 30 yards away. The HVAC unit landed inside a neighboring storage unit facility after breaking down a garage door. Damage continued east along Market Street to just beyond North College Road where a small portion of the roof of Builders First Source was lifted off. Several buildings along the path of this microburst sustained damage ranging from minor shingle loss to partial roof loss. Most of the damage was consistent with 75 to 80 mph wind speeds, however the HVAC damage was consistent with a maximum wind speed of 90 mph. The path length was about eight-tenths of a mile and the maximum path width was 200 yards. There were no reports of injury or death although some people did have to seek safe shelter as the severe winds hit. More than 3000 people were briefly without electricity.
NWS Wind Report Location: .66 S Fernside, NC
64mph
Jun 18, 2015 5:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A three foot diameter oak tree was toppled onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: .67 N Seagate, NC
58mph
Jan 31, 2013 1:45 AM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down across an unoccupied vehicle on North 10th Street. The fire department was en route.
NWS Wind Report Location: .92 NNW Wilmington, NC
70mph
Jul 1, 2012 5:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a 60 to 70 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.79 SW Wilmington, NC
58mph
Jun 29, 2011 4:14 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down along Park Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .68 SSW Seagate, NC
58mph
Jun 29, 2011 4:09 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was reported down near the 5600 block of Oleander Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .8 S Seagate, NC
62mph
Jun 29, 2011 4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Oleander Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: .15 WSW Airlee, NC
71mph
Jun 29, 2011 3:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A wind gust to 71 mph was measured about 65 feet above the ground at the North Carolina State Port. A container crane was moved about 150 yards by the wind gust. Six box containers were blown off of their stacks. Two garage doors were also blown in. The damage was likely the result of a microburst.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.44 NW South Wilmington, NC
64mph
Jun 29, 2011 3:27 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down across Henry H Watters Drive. The time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.31 NNE South Wilmington, NC
60mph
Apr 11, 2009 1:07 AM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large limbs and a few trees down along Orange Street, Rankin Street and Castle Street in downtown Wilmington. One large limb fell on a house causing minor damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 WNW Wilmington, NC
58mph
Jul 10, 2008 3:04 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A swing set was damaged in the Pine Valley neighborhood. A large tree was also uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.77 NE South Wilmington, NC
60mph
Jun 22, 2008 2:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell onto a new car on Lullwater Drive. The car reportedly sustained some damage, but no estimate was given.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 S Fernside, NC
69mph
Aug 8, 2006 4:45 PM EST
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The event began with penny size hail reported at the intersection of Market St. and 27th St. A large tree fell at the corner of Greenville Loop Rd. and Wrightsville Ave. Power lines were down at Carolina Beach Rd. and Shipyard Boulevard.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, NC
69mph
Jul 15, 2006 7:45 PM EST
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in the road near North Kerr Ave. and Gordon Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Wilmington, NC
59mph
Jul 15, 2006 7:37 PM EST
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 58 mph wind gusts was recorded at the airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Wilmington, NC
69mph
Apr 3, 2006 6:50 PM EST
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Airlie and Military Cutoff Rds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, NC
89mph
Mar 8, 2005 10:49 AM EST
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Wilmington ASOS measured an 89 mph wind gust. A private hangar at the airport was damaged, and a man in Wilmington was injured. In downtown Wilmington, a section of the roof of city hall was damaged, and an historic home, built in 1738, was moderately damaged when a chimney collapsed. The Oceanic pier also measured a 69 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, NC
59mph
Mar 5, 2005 3:51 PM EST
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 58 mph wind gust was measured at the Wilmington airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Wilmington, NC
100mph
May 31, 2003 7:56 PM EST
Wind report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A NWS storm survey concluded a microburst produced estimated 100 mph wind gusts, causing extensive damage to many homes in the Brittany Woods subdivision. Nearly 100 homes sustained at least some damage. The more serious damage occurred to half a dozen homes when their garage doors were blown in, allowing the wind to blow portions of walls and/or roofs away. One home sustained extensive damage when a fence was demolished, with the projectiles blown through the house's walls. A large travel trailer and an RV motor home were overturned, and an SUV and an attached trailer were turned around. The storm continued east southeast, with numerous trees and power lines reported down. The thunderstorm dropped penny to nickel size hail 3 miles northeast of Wilmington and 7 miles north of Wilmington, as well as 3 miles east of Murraysville. More penny size hail was reported in Wrightsville Beach, as the storm finally moved offshore.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC
15 reports
UNKcategory
Sep 18, 2020 1:28 AM UTC
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO WITH WINDS UP TO 70 MPH SKIPPED ACROSS THE CLEAR RUN AND CAMPUS EDGE APARTMENTS... TOUCHING DOWN TWICE AND DAMAGING ROOFS. WIDTH WAS 20 YARDS AND PATH LENGTH WAS 0.15 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Windemere, NC
UNKcategory
Sep 7, 2019 10:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A WEAK TORNADO (EF-0 65 MPH) TORNADO OCCURRED CAUSING MAINLY MINOR DAMAGE ALONG A TRACK FROM NEAR WRIGHTSVILLE AVE TO THE BURNT MILL CREEK AREA. THE TORNADO CAUSED MINOR TREE DAMAGE AS IT LIFTED JUST NORTH OF THE WILMINGTON NATIONAL CEMETARY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Wilmington, NC
UNKcategory
Sep 5, 2019 10:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTED TREE SNAPPED ON WRIGHTSVILLE AVE NEAR EISENHOWER AVE EARLIER THIS MORNING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NE Wilmington, NC
UNKcategory
Dec 20, 2018 10:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 12/20 AFTERNOON IN OXFORD PLACE. MORE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN PNS ISSUED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Masonboro, NC
UNKcategory
Oct 3, 2018 4:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE NEAR EMPIE PARK... ACROSS FOREST HILLS... TO THE LOVE GROVE COMMUNITY. EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE TO AROUND 100 TREES AROUND A 3 MILE PATH. ESTIMATED WIND SPEED OF 85 TO 95 MPH. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE INCLUDED IN A PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Wilmington, NC
F0category
Sep 15, 1999 9:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Observed by public and Sheriff - in initial rainbands from Hurricane Floyd. No damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Wilmington, NC
F1category
Jun 19, 1998 6:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilmington, NC
F1category
May 23, 1998 2:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown occurred on U.S. 421, and proceeded about 1.5 miles SE to Monkey Junction at N.C. 132. Damage was spotty. A 30 foot camper trailer was tossed 150 feet into a vacant mobile home, destroying both. Roofing from another building broke through a windshield, injuring a woman. The Myrtle Grove fire house lost it's antenna tower.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilmington, NC
F1category
May 7, 1998 10:48 PM EST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touchdown in Gordon Woods Subdivision downed trees and damaged homes. Spotty path of downed trees crossed U.S. 17 at Alexander Rd ended before reaching Porters Neck Subdivision.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilmington, NC
F1category
Jan 8, 1998 9:01 AM EST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A GUSTNADO INDUCED BY MICROBURST, TOSSED A STATION WAGON 100FT, TIPPED A TRUCK ON IT'S SIDE A DAMAGED A CONVENIENCE STORE AND A MANUFACTURING PLANT ON 23RD STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilmington, NC
F0category
Oct 8, 1996 6:40 AM EST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: South Wilmington, NC
F0category
Jul 16, 1991 10:27 AM CST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0category
May 13, 1978 6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0category
Aug 1, 1972 5:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1category
Jun 12, 1958 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County · 71,470 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near Wilmington, NC on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Wilmington have on record?
Our records show 58 hail, 65 wind, and 15 tornado reports in and near Wilmington, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 11, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Wilmington?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wilmington, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Wilmington, NC on June 8, 2006.
A storm report showed up near my home in Wilmington — 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 Wilmington and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Wilmington — 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 Wilmington address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Wilmington — 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 Wilmington address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Wilmington — 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 Wilmington, NC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Wilmington, 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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