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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Rowan County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Rowan County, NC from August 4, 1957 through September 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
109
Wind Reports
472
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rowan County, NC · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Rowan County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2023
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Observed at Salisbury HS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salisbury, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of golf ball size hail between Cleveland and Salisbury. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Woodleaf, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
12:23 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near West Monroe St.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2023
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Located approximately 5 miles west of Salisbury... North Carolina.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW China Grove, NC
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2022
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL IN CHINA GROVE. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: China Grove, NC
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2021
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED FROM DAN NICHOLAS PARK
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Granite Quarry, NC
1.50″ hail
May 29, 2021
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL REPORTED IN THIS AREA FROM THE SIZE OF QUARTERS TO AT LEAST PING PONG BALL SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Salisbury, NC
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2019
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER TO GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN THE WESTLAKE COMMUNITY ON KANNAPOLIS LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Enochville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2018
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL BEING REPORTED ON SHERRILLS FORD ROAD. A TREE DOWN ON HWY 70 IN SALISBURY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Salisbury, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2017
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND A RAILING BLOWN OFF A FRONT PORCH IN ROCKWELL
NWS Hail Report Location: Rockwell, NC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2016
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ENE Rockwell, NC
1.00″ hail
May 4, 2016
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Rockwell, NC
1.00″ hail
Oct 11, 2014
2:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gold Hill, NC
0.88″ hail
Aug 18, 2014
4:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail in the Woodleaf area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Woodleaf, 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 Rowan County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 18, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported trees down on John Morgan Rd south of Liberty.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Gold Hill, NC
UNK mph
Sep 18, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported multiple trees down on Zion Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Gold Hill, NC
UNK mph
Sep 18, 2026
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power company reported power outage caused by downed trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Craven, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se China Grove, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Salisbury, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
6:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Enochville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Gold Hill, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Faith, NC
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Rockwell, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter relayed a report of a tree down on Wetmore Rd_ NNE of Woodleaf_ NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Cooleemee, NC
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media pictures of several trees down in the Woodleaf area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodleaf, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Some lines on an unoccupied car.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Faith, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Oxford Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Faith, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Cleveland, NC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports a tree across the road near the intersection of Confederate Ave and Brownrigg Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Salisbury, 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 Rowan County

12 reports
UNK category
Apr 11, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just off of NC Highway 801 in Mount Ulla at approximately 7:52 pm on April 11th... 2024 based on radar data via Charlotte Terminal Doppler Radar. At the initial touch down... the tornado uplifted a roof deck and loss significant roof covering material. At the same location... a chimney collapsed... while garage doors collapsed inward. The structure was displaced off of its foundation. Tree trunks were snapped and uprooted as well. The tornado then moved northeast across the intersection of Back Creek Road and NC Highway 801... where several trees were snapped or uprooted. A minute later... the tornado hit Mount Ulla Elementary School... where metal sheeting from the gym building peeled off... while very old wooden poles were broken... most likely hit by metal roof that peeled off the gym building. The tornado then crossed NC Highway 801 and Unberger Road... where large tree branches were broken... plus sheet metal from the school lofted to the nearby property... before the tornado
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mount Ulla, NC
UNK category
Feb 6, 2020
4:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MNGR REPORTED A GARAGE DESTROYED ON OLD BEATTY FORD RD IN ADDITION TO NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. PROBABLE TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Gold Hill, NC
EF1 category
Apr 16, 2011
11:41 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage began in a wooded area between Thomason Rd and Henry Lane. The tornado continued northeast toward Elliot Dr, where a large section of roof was peeled off a mobile home and two large trees fell on and severely damaged a second mobile home. Additional uprooted trees, mainly pines were noted in this area. The tornado crossed highway 601 just north of Hidden Valley Rd. Some homes sustained minor roof damage and the roof was blown off an outbuilding as well. As the tornado crossed the highway, numerous pine trees were snapped off 10 to 20 feet high. The tornado apparently lifted briefly at this point before touching down again in a wooded area near Beck Rd. Numerous trees were snapped 10 to 20 feet off the ground. The roof was also blown off an outbuilding on Beck Rd. As the tornado continued northeast, a carport was destroyed on Old Mocsksville Rd across from the Newport Dr intersection, while most of the roof covering was removed from a frame home at the intersection of Newport Dr and Old Mocksville Rd. Another home on Newport Dr had much of its metal roof torn off while still another home was stripped of most of its shingles. Several large trees fell on another home on Newport Dr, severely damaging the structure. The damage path narrowd toward the end of Newport Dr, but remained fairly intense, with numerous trees downed in varying directions. The tornado may have lifted briefly at this point, but another damage path was found downstream in Davie County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 NW Franklin, NC
EF1 category
Mar 28, 2010
5:46 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along highway 29 in Spencer, just east of the town center, where the facade and roof of a shopping center were damaged. The tornado traveled northeast along Salisbury Ave, causing mainly minor roof damage to numerous homes, and blowing the awning off a business. The brick chimney was blown off a home and two trees fell on another home in this area. The tornado continued northeast to the Yadkin Ave/Cain St area, where numerous trees were blown down, one on a home, another on an apartment building, and one on an automobile. Numerous homes received minor roof damage as the tornado continued northeast, eventually crossing N Salisbury Ave again. The most significant damage occurred in the Hackett St area, where a shed and boat awning were destroyed. A large tree also fell on a house in this area, causing significant damage. The tornado then caused minor damage at a factory before took on more of a east/northeast heading, roughly paralleling Hackett St, where additional tree damage occurred. The tornado continued east/northeast, crossing I-85 just north of Hackett St before crossing the Yadkin River into Davidson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 S Spencer, NC
F2 category
Jan 14, 2005
1:45 AM EST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two metal industrial buildings sustained major damage and a barn was flattened. A home next to the barn also received minor roof damage. Several trees were snapped or uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Granite Quarry, NC
F1 category
May 29, 1996
5:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Salisbury, NC
F1 category
May 29, 1996
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW China Grove, NC
F0 category
Aug 5, 1994
7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Outbuilding demolished and mobile home damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Salisbury, NC
F1 category
Feb 25, 1979
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jan 8, 1978
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Apr 5, 1966
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Apr 27, 1965
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rowan County, NC
Rowan County · 45,278 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

Rowan County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population148,487
Households57,762
Housing units64,263
Income
Median household income$63,196
$100k+ households35.5%
$150k+ households11.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached45,278
Attached single-family864
Small multifamily5,414
Large multifamily2,368
Mobile homes10,311
Housing mix
Single-family share70.5%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share16.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied41,152
Renter-occupied16,610
Vacant units6,501
Home value & age
Median home value$216,100
Owner homes $300k+27.8%
Owner homes $500k+8.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.8%
Median year built1982
Older-home share47.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars54,315
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 109 hail, 472 wind, and 12 tornado reports in Rowan County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rowan County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Rowan County is 4.50″. It was reported near Kannapolis, NC on May 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rowan 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 Rowan County address?

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