Burke County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Burke County, North Carolina? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 15 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 64 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 5, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Burke County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Burke County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Social media report of a tree down along Walker Chapel Road. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Pleasant Grove SPC verified report
Friday, August 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Pleasant Grove SPC verified report
Monday, August 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“A peak wind gust of 64 mph...56 kts was measured at the Hickory Regional Airport. (GSP)”
“Tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Carolina Ave. (GSP)”
- Wind 64 mph 1 NNW Longview SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Rhodhiss SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Glen Alpine SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Jonas Ridge SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Assistant 911 Director reports trees and powerlines down on Benfields Landing Road. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Nebo SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Morganton SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Scattered tree and utility line damage around Rutherford College. Time estimated from radar. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 1 W Connelly Springs SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees and lines downed 6200-Block of Holiday Shores Ave. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Nebo SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Connelly Springs SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees and power lines down between Drexel and Valdese. (GSP)”
“Extensive tree damage at Powell Rd and North Main Street in Drexel. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Valdese SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Drexel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Rhodhiss SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees downed along US 70. Location approximate. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Morganton SPC verified report
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Burke County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 5, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Burke County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Burke County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Burke County.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Burke County?
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