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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lenoir County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lenoir County, NC from March 13, 1958 through September 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28501 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
112
Wind Reports
192
Tornado Reports
29
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lenoir County, NC · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lenoir County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 11, 2026
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail fell in the Vine Swamp area off of Hwy 58. In addition to the hail_ large limbs were blown down due to strong thunderstorm winds. Report was via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Ssw Wise Forks, NC
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF 1 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Deep Run, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2022
9:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Wise Forks, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2022
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE HAIL LASTING FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sandy Bottom, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 2021
11:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIND GUST TO 42 MPH IN ADDITION TO THE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Grange, NC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2016
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Southwood, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
10:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of nickle size hail near Jackson Heights southwest of Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rivermont, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 18, 2014
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media relayed public report of nickel sized hail near Southwood in Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
1.50″ hail
Aug 18, 2014
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lenoir County 911 reported quarter to golf ball sized hail near the 911 center.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 5, 2014
2:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lenoir County Sheriffs Deputy reported ping-pong ball sized hail and strong winds in La Grange.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE La Grange, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 25, 2014
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 WNW Stallings Afb, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2014
5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mewborn Xrds, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2012
1:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lenoir County 911 relayed a public report of quarter size hail north of La Grange.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNE La Grange, NC
0.88″ hail
Jul 22, 2012
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickle size hail reported in Pink Hill.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Pink Hill Arpt, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reports quarter size hail in Kinston.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NW Kinston, 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 Lenoir County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Wise Forks, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Graingers, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ne Kinston Regional J, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Nobles Mill and Davis Mill Roads. Reported by Jones/Lenoir County 911 center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Deep Run, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Highway 11 southbound in Pink Hill and Jonestown. Reported by Jones/Lenoir County 911 center.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pink Hill, NC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread power outages reported in the City. Kinston Police reports multiple signals out due to the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Jones/Lenoir County 911 Comms Center received a report of a tree down on the 4100 block of Research Farm Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Hookerton, NC
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lenoir County 911 reported trees and powerlines down on the west side of Kinston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
5:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Multiple trees reported down in Lenoir County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sandy Bottom, NC
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2025
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines reported down along Tyler Road in Kinston.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a house and caused ceiling damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pink Hill, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Dobbs Farm Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Kinston Regional, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Albrittons Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Sandy Bottom, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Hillman Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Kinston, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation reports power outages due to downed trees and power lines in La Grange... NC along and near HWY70.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE La Grange, 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 Lenoir County

29 reports
UNK category
Sep 5, 2019
4:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED A TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Deep Run, NC
UNK category
Oct 8, 2018
1:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF0 TORNADO OCCURRED NEAR DEEP RUN IN LENOIR COUNTY DUE TO HURRICANE FLORENCE. MAXIMUM EST. WINDS WERE 75 TO 85 MPH... WITH A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 150 YARDS. THE TORNADO LIKELY TOUCHED DOWN AND LIFTED SEVERAL TIMES BETWEEN DEEP RUN AND HWY 903 IN FAR WESTERN LENOIR COUNTY. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Deep Run, NC
EF0 category
Apr 16, 2011
4:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado developed near the Wayne County line near the intersection of Old Jason Road and County Line Road. The tornado then quickly moved northeast across the extreme northwest tip of Lenoir County before moving into Greene County. Only minor damage to some outbuildings was observed with several large tree limbs also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 NW La Grange, NC
EF0 category
May 5, 2009
3:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado touchdown near Moss Hill off Highway 11. Path length 100 yards, path width 25 yards. Three tin roofs peeled off turkey barns.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.84 E Strabane, NC
EF0 category
Apr 5, 2008
2:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey rating of EF0 tornado in the Jonestown area east of Highway 11 to Route 258. Multiple trees twisted and uprooted with structural damage to several outbuildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.19 NE Nobles Xrds, NC
F0 category
Oct 22, 2005
2:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public reported brief tornado with several trees down near Lagrange.
NWS Tornado Report Location: La Grange, NC
F0 category
Jun 29, 2004
6:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado caused minor damage to a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E La Grange, NC
F0 category
Feb 14, 2000
6:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported by the 911 Center near Centennial Trail just off of Highway 11. Numerous trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kinston, NC
F1 category
Apr 15, 1999
9:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pink Hill, NC
F0 category
Apr 1, 1998
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Pink Hill, NC
F1 category
Apr 1, 1998
4:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Kinston, NC
F1 category
Apr 1, 1998
3:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE La Grange, NC
F1 category
Apr 1, 1998
3:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S La Grange, NC
F1 category
Sep 16, 1996
11:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sand Hill, NC
F2 category
Sep 16, 1996
11:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County · 16,083 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Kinston, 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

Lenoir County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population54,917
Households22,930
Housing units26,767
Income
Median household income$44,795
$100k+ households26.7%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached16,083
Attached single-family443
Small multifamily3,066
Large multifamily1,296
Mobile homes5,871
Housing mix
Single-family share60.1%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share16.3%
Mobile-home share21.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,588
Renter-occupied9,342
Vacant units3,837
Home value & age
Median home value$111,400
Owner homes $300k+8.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars21,027
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lenoir County

28501 106
Kinston, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28580 100
Snow Hill, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28551 97
La Grange, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28504 82
Kinston, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28572 46
Potters Hill, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28526 36
Dover, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28525 30
Deep Run, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28530 30
Grifton, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28538 21
Hookerton, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28578 19
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 112 hail, 192 wind, and 29 tornado reports in Lenoir County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lenoir County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lenoir County is 2.75″. It was reported near Kinston, NC on June 9, 1988.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lenoir 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 Lenoir County address?

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