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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Vance County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Vance County, NC from June 3, 1961 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27565 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
139
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Vance County, NC · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Vance County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 15, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE South Henderson, NC
1.00″ hail
Sep 28, 2016
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL. REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. .
NWS Hail Report Location: Middleburg, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2016
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL OF AT LEAST QUARTER SIZE ON N PINEY GROVE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Kerr Lake, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
10:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL AT ENON ROAD AND HIGHWAY 158.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Henderson, NC
3.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NEARLY SOFTBALL SIZE. TIME ESTIMATED
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Tungsten, NC
2.75″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BASEBALL SIZE HAIL NEAR HIGHWAY 39 AND PLUM NUTTY ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Tungsten, NC
2.50″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS HAIL APPROACHING TENNIS BALL SIZE NEAR WILLIAMSBORO.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Bullocksville, NC
1.50″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail was reported near the intersection of Charlie Grissom Road and Egypt Mountain Road just southwest of Kittrell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.42 WSW Kittrell, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
4:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.66 NW Middleburg, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2012
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N North Henderson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2012
4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Buffalo Mill Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 ESE Kittrell, NC
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2011
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail on Spring Valley Lake Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.62 WNW Greystone, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2010
7:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported off of William S Corbitt Highway in Gillburg, NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gillburg, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2009
2:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at Exit 22 on Interstate 85.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Middleburg, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2009
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to penny size hail was reported in a swath along Interstate 85 from mile marker 220 to to 230. Several cars on the interstate between mile markers 227 to 230 sustained windshield damage from the golf ball size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 WSW Middleburg, 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 Vance County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bullocksville Park Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bullocksville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down near the intersection of NC Highway 39 North and Small Pond Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Dabney, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on powerline on Southerland Mill Rd at the Vance/Warren county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Gillburg, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 trees down on Anderson Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Middleburg, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near Weldons Mill Rd and Southerland Mill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Gillburg, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on power lines resulting in power outages at Morgan Rd and NC Highway 39.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Tungsten, NC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kittrell Fire Dept had to remove a tree from the road at 757 Kittrell College Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kittrell, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near I-85 exit 214.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Henderson, NC
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down include one on a house. Several homes around the area had roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Middleburg, NC
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees damaged power equipment near the intersection of Watson Dr. and Terrace Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW South Henderson, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power lines along 1600 block of Glenn Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Henderson, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along 3400 block of US-158 Bypass.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Dabney, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines along 1700 block of Morgan Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Tungsten, NC
UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Henderson including near Oxford Road and Raleigh Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Henderson, NC
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage was caused by fallen trees damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Henderson, 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 Vance County

7 reports
UNK category
Sep 16, 2018
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER SAW A RAIN WRAPPED TORNADO ON THE GROUND NEAR EXIT 215 ON I-85.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Middleburg, NC
UNK category
Feb 24, 2016
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED ON THE GROUND NEAR ROUTE 39 AND WILL JEFFERSON ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Bullocksville, NC
EF0 category
Oct 27, 2010
5:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A supercell thunderstorm moving northeast across Orange, Person and Granville counties had already produced a tornado near Cedar Grove in Orange County and a second tornado near Berea in Granville county. The same storm produced a third tornado north of Henderson and just west of Middleburg. This EF-0 tornado, which was the weakest of the three, tracked nearly 3 miles with a path width of 50 yards and winds of 75 to 80 mph. The tornado initially touched down on Coopers Grove Road blowing limbs out of trees and causing minor damage to a couple of sheds and outbuildings. The tornado tracked east-northeast crossing Satterwhite Point Road blowing down and snapping numerous trees. Some minor damage to 2 homes occurred along with some damage to an above ground pool. The tornado then crossed Mabry Mill Road causing extensive damage to trees which blocked Mabry Mill Road damaging the guardrails. As the tornado continued east it crossed Interstate 85 and caused some minor awning and roof damage to the Snackers BP gas station at exit 220. The tornado then lifted off the ground after striking the gas station.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.81 WNW Greystone, NC
F0 category
May 9, 2003
5:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Trees were downed and a marina was damaged between Townsville and the Nutbush recreational area at Kerr Lake. Golfball sized hail was also reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Townsville, NC
F0 category
May 19, 2001
6:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Kerr Lake Park Ranger reported about ten trees blown down and damage to trailers at the Satterwhite Point Recreation Area. A tornado sighting was also reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Middleburg, NC
F2 category
Oct 27, 1995
6:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first touched down 4 W of Henderson near Interstate 85. The storm moved north and crossed Interstate 85. Sporadic damage occurred to mostly pine trees around the Ruin Creek Road area until the storm hit the Camperland business sales lot. Here, 25 RV's and five Uhauls were destroyed. The roof of the business was blown off. A few blocks away a medical clinic was destroyed. For several blocks down the road, there was damage to roofs of a department store, grocery, hospital, and shopping center.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Henderson, NC
F0 category
Apr 16, 1993
9:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Vance County, NC
Vance County · 11,974 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small narrow tornado extensively damaged three mobile homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Henderson, 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

Vance County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population42,361
Households16,081
Housing units19,423
Income
Median household income$46,943
$100k+ households26.3%
$150k+ households9.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,974
Attached single-family260
Small multifamily1,840
Large multifamily500
Mobile homes4,849
Housing mix
Single-family share61.7%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share25.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,224
Renter-occupied6,857
Vacant units3,342
Home value & age
Median home value$146,300
Owner homes $300k+13.1%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,765
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Vance County

27565 149
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 55 hail, 139 wind, and 7 tornado reports in Vance County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Vance County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Vance County is 3.00″. It was reported near Tungsten, NC on February 24, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Vance 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 Vance County address?

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