Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events
Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 41 hail storms within 25 miles of Wilson, NC. Of those, 32 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 12 documented hail events.
Check Hail History for a Specific Address in Wilson| Severity | Count | What it means for roofs |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 events | Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common |
| Significant | 25 events | Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold |
| Moderate | 9 events | Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage |
| Year | Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 events |
| 2025 | 5 events |
| 2024 | 2 events |
| 2023 | 12 events |
| 2022 | 11 events |
2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Wilson, with 12 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Wilson typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.
| Date | Location | Severity | Size | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 3 S Linwood, NC | Significant | 1.00" | — |
| 2026-09-05 | 1 E Wendell, NC | Moderate | 0.50" | Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.). |
| 2026-09-05 | Macclesfield, NC | Severe | 1.75" | Golf Ball sized hail reported in Macclesfield. |
| 2026-09-05 | Farmville, NC | Moderate | 0.75" | Strong wind noted at this location as well. |
| 2026-08-11 | Princeton, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| 2026-06-14 | WESTRY, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter-sized hail was reported. |
| 2026-06-14 | DORTCHES, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter-sized hail was reported. |
| 2026-06-14 | DORTCHES, NC | Severe | 1.75" | A trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail. |
| 2026-06-14 | 2 W Dortches, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter-sized hail (mPING report). |
| 2026-06-14 | 2 S Red Oak, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter-sized hail. |
| 2026-06-14 | 2 WSW Dortches, NC | Severe | 1.75" | Trained spotter estimated golf ball sized hail. |
| 2025-06-25 | DADDYSVILLE, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter inch hail was reported. |
| 2025-05-05 | NEW HOPE, NC | Moderate | 0.75" | — |
| 2025-05-05 | EASONBURG, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| 2025-05-05 | EASONBURG, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Quarter size hail was reported. |
| 2025-05-05 | DORTCHES, NC | Moderate | 0.88" | — |
| 2024-05-10 | SARATOGA, NC | Severe | 1.50" | The public reported ping pong ball size hail near the intersection of Page St and Church St in Saratoga. This hail damaged a car and a metal roof of a pavilion. |
| 2024-05-10 | TODDY, NC | Significant | 1.00" | Wind gusts were estimated at up to 40 mph in addition to the hail. |
| 2023-07-07 | NEW HOPE, NC | Significant | 1.00" | The public reported quarter inch hail near the intersection of Woods Mill Rd and Hunters Creek Dr. |
| 2023-06-26 | PIKEVILLE, NC | Significant | 1.00" | — |
NOAA has recorded 208 high-wind events within 25 miles of Wilson, NC in the past five years. Of those, 208 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Destructive | 1 event |
| Significant | 207 events |
| Date | Location | Gust (mph) | Severity | NOAA Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | 3 W Sharpsburg, NC | 52 | Significant | Measured at KRWI airport. |
| 2026-07-29 | 4 NW Elm City, NC | 46 | Significant | ASOS station KRWI Rocky Mount. |
| 2026-06-27 | DADDYSVILLE, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree fell in the roadway at Paul Sledge Road and Sledge Road. |
| 2026-06-27 | SEVEN PATHS, NC | 58 | Significant | A large tree was reported down near the intersection of Thomas Gay Road and Seven Paths Road in Spring Hope. A nearby residence also saw damage to their siding and front porch. |
| 2026-06-27 | SEVEN PATHS, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree was reported down along the road near the 100 block of Rawhide Drive. |
| 2026-06-27 | FLOWERS, NC | 58 | Significant | Downed trees caused a large power outage near the intersection of Buffalo Road and Hidden Acres Drive. Around six hundred customers were without power. |
| 2026-06-27 | MIDDLESEX, NC | 58 | Significant | Downed trees caused a large power outage around the Middlesex area. Over one thousand customers were without power. |
| 2026-06-27 | BUCKHORN XRDS, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree was reported down near the 8500 block of Watson Grove Church Road. |
| 2026-06-27 | EVANSDALE, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree was reported down near the intersection of US Highway 264 Alternate East and Landfill Road. |
| 2026-06-27 | HOLDENS XRDS, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree was reported down near the intersection of Piney Grove Church Road and Gum Pond Road. |
| 2026-06-27 | HOLDENS XRDS, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree was reported down near the intersection of Tartt's Mill Road and Landfill Road. |
| 2026-06-23 | SAMARIA, NC | 58 | Significant | Trees were reported down near North Carolina routes 231 and 97. |
| 2026-06-23 | DADDYSVILLE, NC | 58 | Significant | Trees were reported down near Pine Ridge Road and Tant Road. |
| 2026-06-23 | NASHVILLE, NC | 58 | Significant | Trees were reported down near Live Oak Lane and Womble Road. |
| 2026-06-18 | ADAMSVILLE, NC | 58 | Significant | Trees were reported down on South Best Street. |
| 2026-06-18 | (GWW)GOLDSBORO-WAYNE, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree was reported down on powerlines along US Highway 117. |
| 2026-06-14 | EMIT, NC | 58 | Significant | Powerlines were reported down near Crockers Nub Road and Old Bailey Road. |
| 2026-06-14 | EMIT, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree was reported down on powerlines along Highway 231. |
| 2026-06-11 | NAHUNTA, NC | 58 | Significant | A tree fell down on powerlines off of Nor-Am Road. |
| 2026-06-11 | BAILEY, NC | 58 | Significant | Trees were reported down in the towns of Middlesex and Bailey. |
The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Wilson was on September 5, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.
Wilson averages roughly 8 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 32 of the 41 events recorded over the last five years.
The largest documented hail near Wilson in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Wilson-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.
Most homeowners insurance policies in NC cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.
Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Wilson. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.
If your property in or near Wilson took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.
HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.
Learn About $99 HAAG-Style ValidationWilson sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.