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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Durham County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Durham County, NC from March 5, 1955 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27278 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
125
Wind Reports
294
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Durham County, NC · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Durham County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2020
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Research Triangle, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
10:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Durham, NC
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2018
10:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROSE OF SHARON ROAD AND GOLDEN HEATHER DRIVE. SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES AND TREES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Durham, NC
1.75″ hail
May 10, 2018
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT STAGVILLE AND BAHAMA ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bahama, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
11:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Bethesda, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Parkwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2016
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT BRIGGS AVE AND THE DURHAM FREEWAY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2016
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
1:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Durham, NC
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2016
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WNW Gorman, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DUKE HOMESTEAD BLVD NEAR HIGHWAY 157
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Durham, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
7:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WSW Lowes Grove, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 WSW Few, 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 Durham County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nw Durham, NC
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage to 365 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Parkwood, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2026
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across roadway at 4002 Hamlin Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Gorman, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Burton Rd at Panther Creek. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gorman, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 308 people without power due to fallen trees damaging power equipment along Ferrell Road near Joyner Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Gorman, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree on a powerline and partially blocking road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines per Duke Energy map.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down along Saint Marys Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw Bahama, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on powerlines on 2100 block of Olive Branch Road. No power outage reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Bethesda, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines near E Pilot St and Wyeth Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Bethesda, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on powerlines on Capps St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on power equipment on Old Roxboro Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Bahama, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: Durham, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of NC-51 and Hillsborough Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Durham, 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 Durham County

10 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2022
7:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL DOWNED TREES ALONG AND NEAR 540 AND SLATER ROAD LIKELY DUE TO TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Research Triangle, NC
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG THE 400-600 BLOCK OF GOODWIN ROAD NEAR STEPHEN ROAD...CRESTVIEW ROAD. AND EAKER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Bahama, NC
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ON PARAGON CIRCLE AND GLEN OAKS DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Bahama, NC
EF1 category
May 15, 2014
5:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado near Durham. Damage consisted of dozens of snapped and uprooted trees and approximately 40 homes that experienced roof or other structural damage. Most of the damage to the homes was caused by falling trees and other debris. However, there were at least a half a dozen homes that experienced minor roof damage solely from the wind. In one case, a large oak tree was uprooted and fell onto a home, slicing through the roof and an exterior wall.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.39 SW Hope Vly, NC
F0 category
May 14, 2006
5:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Gorman, NC
F2 category
Mar 20, 1998
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first touched down in rural northeast Durham county off Bahama Road. The tornado moved northeast and took the roof off a manufactured home on a brick foundation. One minor injury occurred in the home. Down the road a half mile on Range Road, the tornado damaged farm sheds and sent sheets of tin flying in all directions. The tornado then hit a frame house with only minor roof damage. A large oak tree, without leaves, was snapped off at the base. Just 100 yards away, the tornado hit a manufactured home and reduced it to just splinters and rubble. The tornado picked up the home, turned it 90 degrees, and slammed it into the ground. The entire structure was then sheared off at the base and spread into the adjacent field and woods. Thankfully, no one was home at the time. This tornado reached its maximum intensity (F2) at this point. Minor damage occurred down the road to some businesses and houses and the storm lifted before reaching the Person county line.Home damage was estimated by Emergency Management to be nearly $450K and damage to businesses was nearly $150K.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Bahama, NC
F1 category
Jul 16, 1989
8:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
May 5, 1989
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Apr 4, 1984
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Dec 31, 1975
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Durham County, NC
Durham County · 81,891 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Durham County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population329,405
Households138,502
Housing units149,150
Income
Median household income$79,501
$100k+ households40.1%
$150k+ households16.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached81,891
Attached single-family13,978
Small multifamily18,728
Large multifamily32,651
Mobile homes1,866
Housing mix
Single-family share54.9%
Attached-home share9.4%
Multifamily share34.5%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied76,206
Renter-occupied62,296
Vacant units10,648
Home value & age
Median home value$351,700
Owner homes $300k+62.7%
Owner homes $500k+22.3%
Owner homes $750k+6.8%
Median year built1993
Older-home share31.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars128,925
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Durham County

27278 138
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27705 132
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27560 61
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27572 50
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27583 49
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27712 47
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27613 33
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27503 29
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27713 25
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27701 22
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27617 12
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 125 hail, 294 wind, and 10 tornado reports in Durham County, 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 Durham County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Durham County is 2.75″. It was reported near Durham, NC on April 24, 1955.

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

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

I am selling a home in Durham County — 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 Durham County address?

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