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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Stanly County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Stanly County, NC from June 26, 1961 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
65
Wind Reports
266
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Stanly County, NC · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Stanly County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Intersection of Old Davis and Aldridge Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Wsw Norwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 30, 2026
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail observed near Locust... NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: Locust, NC
1.25″ hail
Jun 10, 2025
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail observed. Additionally... tree blown down in yard.
NWS Hail Report Location: Finger, NC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2019
8:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL REPORTED BY THE COTTONVILLE FIRE DEPT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Norwood, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2015
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 WSW Lambert, NC
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2015
7:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported southwest of Albemarle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.18 SW Albemarle Arpt, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported near Locust Elementary School.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Locust, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Locust Fire Department reported a period of hail up to penny size.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Locust, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2009
3:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S St Martin, NC
0.88″ hail
May 5, 2009
6:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported along North Carolina Highways 24/27/73, near Tillery Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.66 ENE Porter, NC
0.75″ hail
May 5, 2009
4:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was reported at the intersection of North Carolina Highway 24 and United States Highway 52.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 NW Albemarle Arpt, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A swath of hail was reported ranging from quarter to golf ball size hail starting near Rogers Road and ending near NC Highway 740 and US Highway 52 near New London.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.46 WSW Halls Ferry Jct, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 23, 2008
8:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .92 E Aquadale, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2008
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-size hail was reported along a stretch of Highway 52 from northwest of Norwood to Price Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 NW Norwood, NC
1.50″ hail
May 20, 2008
4:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 E Albemarle Arpt, 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 Stanly County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Albemarle, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds caused the partial collapse of shelter over gas pumps. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Albemarle, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down and blocking both lanes of traffic along Fink Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Plyler, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 703 Avondale Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albemarle, NC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree and powerlines down Branch Rd southwest of Oakboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Oakboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Silver Road in Oakboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Oakboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the intersection of NC 24/27 and Liberty Hill Church Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Oakboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Will Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Norwood, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on vehicle.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Badin Lake, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Valley Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Albemarle, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Mtn View Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Badin, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down covering both lanes along Strand Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSE Badin, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down along Pennington Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Plyler, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near McGill and 5th Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Albemarle, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Oakboro, 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 Stanly County

14 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2022
5:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN ON MT ZION CHURCH RD IN COTTONVILLE... STANLY COUNTY NC. A TDS WAS NOTED ON KRAX DATA... AND A ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF A RESIDENCE ON HARDY RD NEAR MT ZION CHURCH RD. A STORM SURVEY WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE AREA ON FRIDAY... APRIL 1.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Norwood, NC
UNK category
Feb 6, 2020
5:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WIND SPEED OF 110 MPH. DISCONTINUOUS PATH LENGTH OF 7.3 MILES AND A MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF 400 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Finger, NC
UNK category
May 11, 2019
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN COTTONVILLE... NC ON MAY 11... 2019. ESTIMATED MAX WIND SPEED OF 95-105 MPH. MAX PATH WIDTH OF 295 YARDS. PATH LENGTH 1.13 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Norwood, NC
EF0 category
Sep 5, 2011
7:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The National Weather Service in Raleigh has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down south of the Richfield area in Stanly County. The first touchdown occurred immediately south of Rogers Road where a swath of downed trees and power lines 100 yards across were located. The tornado continued northward tearing the roof off of four wooden outbuildings with metal sheet roofing. Two of the buildings were completely destroyed while the other two were intact despite considerable roof damage. Debris from these buildings was scattered for 200-300 yards in a circular pattern. Debris also included half inch thick metal fencing that had been twisted and displaced one hundred yards. Many trees were snapped off near their bases. Beyond the outbuildings of the farm, the tornado continued northward, briefly lifting north of Sunnybrook Road. | |Another brief touchdown was noted approximately 3 miles to the north and produced damage to several trees at a residence along NC Highway 49. Touchdown occurred south of Highway 49, continued across the road and lifted near the residence at 22221 Highway 49 just north of the road. No structural damage was found at this location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.24 NNE Millingport, NC
F2 category
Sep 29, 1999
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A second tornado, spawned by another thunderstorm, dropped a tornado 6 miles west of Albemarle. It destroyed a modular home, then did serious damage to the roof of a church. Several large trees were also taken down in the area. This was near the community of Lambert. The tornado then produced sporadic tree and roof damage on its way to the southern part of Albemarle. Several businesses were then heavily damaged and a lock and store facility was destroyed. The tornado then apparently dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Albemarle, NC
F2 category
Sep 29, 1999
5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly and took the entire roof off a brick ranch. No other damage was noted in the area. A spotter was tracking the funnel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Locust, NC
F1 category
Mar 29, 1991
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jun 16, 1989
4:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
May 5, 1989
7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
Apr 27, 1982
12:45 AM CST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Nov 4, 1977
4:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Oct 9, 1976
2:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Dec 31, 1975
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F2 category
May 17, 1963
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Stanly County, NC
Stanly County · 22,543 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

Stanly County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population63,557
Households24,436
Housing units28,292
Income
Median household income$61,631
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households12.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached22,543
Attached single-family111
Small multifamily1,975
Large multifamily277
Mobile homes3,386
Housing mix
Single-family share79.7%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share8.0%
Mobile-home share12.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied17,997
Renter-occupied6,439
Vacant units3,856
Home value & age
Median home value$214,300
Owner homes $300k+27.8%
Owner homes $500k+6.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1975
Older-home share57.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars22,998
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 65 hail, 266 wind, and 14 tornado reports in Stanly 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 Stanly County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Stanly County is 2.75″. It was reported near Aquadale, NC on May 3, 2003.

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

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

I am selling a home in Stanly 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 Stanly County address?

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