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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Forsyth County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Forsyth County, NC from May 17, 1958 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27052 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
106
Wind Reports
451
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Forsyth County, NC · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Forsyth County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Clemmons, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Clemmons, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2023
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Clemmons, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2022
8:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 1 INCH HAIL OFF OF OAK SUMMIT ROAD IN WINSTON SALEM. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Stanleyville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2021
7:19 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN KERNERSVILLE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF W MOUNTAIN ST AND OAKHURST ST. LASTED ABOUT 4 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Kernersville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER LOCATION WAS ON W. MOUNTAIN ST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Sedge Garden, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA WXII.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kernersville, NC
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 2018
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR HAIL REPORTED OFF OF LEWISVILLE-CLEMMONS RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Lewisville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2017
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED ALONG CLEMMONSVILLE ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Winston-Salem, NC
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kernersville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
7:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rural Hall, NC
1.25″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. .
NWS Hail Report Location: Sedge Garden, NC
1.75″ hail
May 12, 2016
9:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL NEAR WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Winston-Salem, NC
1.75″ hail
May 2, 2016
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Pfafftown, NC
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Winston-Salem, 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 Forsyth County

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Winston-Salem, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Winston-Salem, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Clemmons, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Peace Haven Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Lewisville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Conrad Road near Thunderwood Farm road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Lewisville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Vienna Dozier Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lewisville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Chickasha Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Lewisville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Styers Ferry Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Lewisville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking roadway at Yadkinville Rd and Lewisville-Vienna Rd in Lewisville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Lewisville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NC DOT reports trees down blocking roadway on NC-52. Numerous power outages also repotted around the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Pfafftown, NC
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a large tree down along Silas Creek Parkway west of Winston-Salem... between Robinhood Road and Yorkshire Road. Power outages were also reported due to the fallen tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Winston-Salem, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage to 500 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Midway, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees twisted/splintered and snapped off more than halfway up the trunk at Martin St and NC-66.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Walkertown, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke Energy outage of 700 customers caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Lewisville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down onto cars.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanleyville, 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 Forsyth County

16 reports
EF3 category
May 8, 2008
9:25 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated from the same parent supercell that produced the tornado in Davie County which lifted in Forsyth County just across the Yadkin River. This second tornado touched down just southwest of Hampton Road. Three metal barns sustained major damage around the 4800 block of Hampton Road with minor damage to two homes. The tornado continued northeast through wooded farmland before hitting the Bridgepoint Subdivision where the tornado strengthened to EF-3 intensity. Three homes were destroyed and approximately thirty homes sustained moderate damage. There were only two minor injuries in the subdivision.||The tornado continued to track to the northeast across Frye Bridge Road and through a heavily wooded area. It then dissipated near the intersection of Cooper Road and Fraternity Church Road. A few homes suffered damage, primarily due to fallen trees. Hardwood tree damage in the area was consistent with EF-2 intensity as tree trunks were snapped in a 200 to 300 yard path. The overall path length of the tornado was around 3 miles with a maximum width of 300 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.17 SSE Clemmons Station, NC
EF2 category
May 8, 2008
9:23 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado tracked northeast out of Davie County and crossed the Yadkin River into Forsyth County. After crossing the Yadkin River, the tornado touched down near the Old Clemmons Water Treatment Plant along Idols Dam Road. The tornado tracked northeast through a heavily wooded area for just over one quarter of a mile and then lifted off the ground. The parent supercell thunderstorm went on to produce another tornado approximately one mile northeast of the first tornado's ending point. This second tornado went on to produce significant damage to the Clemmons community in Forsyth County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.05 SSW Clemmons Station, NC
EF0 category
Sep 14, 2007
1:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak brief tornado touched down damaging several homes along Peace Haven Street. The tornado ripped the siding off several homes and also knocked down several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Clemmons, NC
F0 category
Jul 7, 2005
2:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near Lewisville, blowing several trees onto homes there and in Pfafftown as well. The tornado touched down repeatedly as it traveled northeast, finally lifting at Rural Hall. Mostly tree damage was reported along the path, at Highway 52 and Westinghouse Road, Boiling Springs Road, Ridge Road, and along NC Highway 67.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lewisville, NC
F3 category
May 7, 1998
5:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A large tornado tore through the Waterford Subdivision of Clemmons in southwest Forsyth county. The initial touchdown was at 630 pm local time. Several homes were completely destroyed, several hundred sustained major roof, wall, and window damage. Tree damage was extensive with debris scattered for miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Clemmons, NC
F1 category
Nov 22, 1992
10:47 PM EST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
May 5, 1989
7:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F3 category
May 5, 1989
6:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
May 5, 1989
6:43 PM EST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F3 category
May 22, 1985
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jul 22, 1983
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Mar 5, 1983
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Jun 3, 1982
5:52 PM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Jun 6, 1981
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Apr 9, 1980
12:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Forsyth County, NC
Forsyth County · 115,118 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 · County

Forsyth County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population386,740
Households155,743
Housing units173,220
Income
Median household income$65,541
$100k+ households35.8%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached115,118
Attached single-family7,071
Small multifamily19,500
Large multifamily25,760
Mobile homes5,682
Housing mix
Single-family share66.5%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share26.1%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied97,629
Renter-occupied58,114
Vacant units17,477
Home value & age
Median home value$227,800
Owner homes $300k+31.3%
Owner homes $500k+9.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1983
Older-home share44.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars145,793
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 106 hail, 451 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Forsyth County, 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 Forsyth County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Forsyth County is 2.75″. It was reported near Tobaccoville, NC on March 23, 2005.

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

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

I am selling a home in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County address?

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