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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wilson, NC from August 9, 1968 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
92
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wilson, NC · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wilson, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2023
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM RELAYED REPORT OF AT LEAST QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR FOREST HILLS RD AND ALT 264. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Wilson, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR-SIZED HAIL REPORTED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE New Hope, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
10:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN SPOTTER ESTIMATED QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORRIS BLVD AND LODGE ST IN WILSON... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Wilson, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
11:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL AT FOREST HILLS RD NW AND HIGHWAY 42 IN WILSON.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Wilson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2019
3:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Wilson, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
3:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail reported near the intersection of Tarboro Street an Glendale Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WSW Wilson, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
3:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilson, NC
1.25″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
3:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail covering the ground at Tarboro Street and Glendale Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.62 WSW Wilson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2012
4:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported along Airport Boulevard near Merch Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.52 SSW Wilson Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2011
11:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilson, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2009
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail was reported at NC Highway 42 and Lamm Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.98 NE Lamms Xrds, NC
1.75″ hail
May 29, 2009
6:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported by an off duty National Weather Service employee, several miles to the southeast of Wilson, North Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 NE Contentnea, NC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2009
5:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported in a swath from the intersection of United States Highway 301 and Wiggins Mill Road and ending at the Wilson County Fairgrounds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 WNW Contentnea, NC
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2006
8:07 PM EST
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT STUBBS LANE AND WELLINS STREET.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Wilson, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2005
10:50 PM EST
Hail report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reportd at Nash and Airport Boulevard. The hail lasted for several minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the 5300 block of Lake Wilson Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of US-264 Alt E and Landfill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
8:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Tartts Mill Road and Landfill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Willbanks, NC
UNK mph
May 5, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrected... Local broadcast reported a large tree down on Monticello Drive. This tree fell on a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Wilson, NC
63 mph
Mar 5, 2025
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple fences blown over in neighborhood. Wind gust measured on home weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S New Hope, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down in the Airport Blvd area of Wilson. Trees reported down on Bridgers Street... Bell Street... Christopher Drive... Hart Avenue and others. Some tress fell on apartments and homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 1, 2024
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down resulting in power outage near NC 42.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Pearson St and Gold St in Wilson. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Corbett Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Jackson St and Green St in Wilson. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of US Highway 301 and New Bern St. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Nash St and Reid St in Wilson. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2023
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Parkway and Tuskeegee St. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wilson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 131 SEPARATE CALLS WERE RECEIVED ABOUT TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC

2 reports
EF3 category
Nov 15, 2008
3:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado occurred along a discontinuous, approximately eight-mile path that began with minor roof damage to a dwelling and a snapped tree along Harrison drive just south of Ward Boulevard. The most significant damage was then noted to the northeast, along London Church Road, south of Route 1330. On London Church Road, one home was completely destroyed and swept off of its foundation. Based on eyewitness accounts and the damage, fire and rescue estimate the home rolled as many as four times. In this home, there was unfortunately one fatality and two injuries.|Across the road from this home to the northeast, the upper portion of a home was destroyed, and another home had a roof completely blown away with trees on top of it. In this latter home, eyewitness accounts noted there were two more injuries, conditions unknown. ||The tornado then followed a discontinuous path into Elm City. There were numerous indications of tree damage in elm city with a porch roof blown off, and outbuildings damaged or toppled. Finally, the last noticeable damage was observed along route 1400, and just north of the intersection of Hefner Road and Route 1402, where small clusters of trees were snapped and outbuildings were damaged. The damage in and northeast of Elm City was consistent with EF-0 damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.6 N Wilson, NC
F0 category
May 1, 1997
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Wilson, NC
Wilson County · 23,176 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wilson, 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

Wilson, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population47,740
Households19,967
Housing units22,358
Income
Median household income$47,294
$100k+ households26.7%
$150k+ households7.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,503
Attached single-family1,065
Small multifamily5,875
Large multifamily1,000
Mobile homes915
Housing mix
Single-family share60.4%
Attached-home share4.8%
Multifamily share30.8%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,710
Renter-occupied10,257
Vacant units2,391
Home value & age
Median home value$192,000
Owner homes $300k+19.7%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1983
Older-home share45.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars17,771
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 92 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Wilson, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wilson?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wilson, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Wilson, NC on April 29, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wilson — 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 Wilson address?

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