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 "dataset": "Wilmington, NC storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius plus New Hanover records (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Consolidated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-09-20T08:55:15.749+00:00",
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 "schema_version": "2.0.0",
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  "date": "event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "county or county-equivalent (may be blank)",
  "city": "place name from the source record (LSR names may carry a distance/direction prefix)",
  "zip": "ZIP code when the source provides one (may be blank)",
  "eventType": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidenceLevel": "evidence level of the source record (warning|observed|...)",
  "confidence": "StormAuditor confidence score for the record (0-1, may be absent)",
  "windSpeedMph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (absent if n/a)",
  "hailSizeInches": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (absent if n/a)",
  "tornadoScale": "EF-scale rating when the source provides one (absent if n/a)",
  "damageTypes": "damage tags from the source narrative (may be absent)",
  "description": "source narrative excerpt (may be absent)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "sourceDetail": "issuing office / product detail for the source (may be absent)",
  "originStation": "reporting station identifier when applicable (may be absent)",
  "warningProductKey": "NWS warning product key for warning-derived rows (may be absent)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "rawWindSpeedMph": "source-reported wind value before display screening, mph (may be absent)",
  "windSpeedDisclaimer": "set when the wind value is a warning-projected figure rather than a measurement (may be absent)"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-09-05",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-09-05. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
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   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-90"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-09-05",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-09-05. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
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   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-90"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-09-05",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-09-05. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-89"
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   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-89-New Hanover-hail-2026-09-05",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-09-05",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-09-05. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-89"
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-24-hail-34.34--77.94",
   "lat": 34.34,
   "lon": -77.94,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 WSW Castle Hayne",
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 2 WSW Castle Hayne",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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  {
   "id": "nws-alert-605b90d3da8a1f04.001-Brunswic-hail-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 34.2125,
   "lon": -78.385,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Brunswick",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Brunswick. Max hail: 1\". Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 4:30PM EDT until August 21 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Wilmington NC — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Max hail: 1\".",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-75"
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   "lat": 34.2125,
   "lon": -78.385,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "Columbus",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Columbus. Max hail: 1\". Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 4:30PM EDT until August 21 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Wilmington NC — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Max hail: 1\".",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-75"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-67-New Hanover-wind-2026-08-21",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-08-21. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-67"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-67-New Hanover-hail-2026-08-21",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-08-21. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-67"
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  {
   "id": "nws-alert-b23325559c79dab1.001-New Hano-wind-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 34.61272727272728,
   "lon": -78.05636363636364,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for New Hanover. Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 3:52PM EDT until August 21 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Wilmington NC — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-73"
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  {
   "id": "nws-alert-91547ae8497b7a76.002-New Hano-hail-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 34.61272727272728,
   "lon": -78.05636363636364,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning for New Hanover. Max hail: 1\". Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 3:30PM EDT until August 21 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Wilmington NC — Severe Thunderstorm Warning Max hail: 1\".",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-73"
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  {
   "id": "nws-alert-8be5bcc891ec424f.001-New Hano-tornado",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
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   "description": "Tornado Warning for New Hanover (observed tornado). Tornado Warning issued August 21 at 5:00PM EDT until August 21 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Wilmington NC — Tornado Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "observed",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-TO-W-4"
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  {
   "id": "asos-ILM-2026-08-21",
   "lat": 34.27,
   "lon": -77.9,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Wilmington Intl",
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Wilmington Intl (ILM): 46 mph gust, peak gust 52 mph at 2026-08-21 20:37.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — Wilmington Intl (ILM) — peak at 2026-08-21 20:37",
   "windSpeedMph": 52,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-55-New Hanover-wind-2026-08-10",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-08-10. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-55"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-55-New Hanover-hail-2026-08-10",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-08-10. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-55"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-19-wind-33.91--78.12",
   "lat": 33.91,
   "lon": -78.12,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 E Oak Island",
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "county": "Brunswick",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Weatherflow Station XOKI (Oak Island).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "asos-bf-SUT-2026-06-19",
   "lat": 33.9292,
   "lon": -78.0747,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "SOUTHPORT/BRUNSWICK",
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "county": "Brunswick",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "SOUTHPORT/BRUNSWICK (SUT) recorded a 56 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — SOUTHPORT/BRUNSWICK (SUT) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-28-wind-34.28--77.92",
   "lat": 34.28,
   "lon": -77.92,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Wilmington Intl Arpt",
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near Wilmington Intl Arpt",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 59,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-16-New Hanover-wind-2026-05-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-05-28. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-16"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-16-New Hanover-hail-2026-05-28",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-05-28. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-16"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-10-New Hanover-wind-2026-05-11",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-05-11. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-10"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-10-New Hanover-hail-2026-05-11",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-05-11. Storm tag hail: 1\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 1,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-10"
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  {
   "id": "ncei-1325498-2026-05-11",
   "lon": 212045,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "WILMINGTON",
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "NCEI Storm Events Database",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "A large tree was reported down on River Road in New Hanover County, NC.",
   "sourceDetail": "Verified by Broadcast Media — NCEI Event #1325498",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "official_backfill"
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  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-05-09-tornado-34.32--78.22",
   "lat": 34.32,
   "lon": -78.22,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Delco",
   "date": "2026-05-09",
   "county": "Columbus",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "911 Center relayed report of power lines down near 356 Delco School Road.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — 911 Call Center via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-05-09-tornado-34.32--78.21",
   "lat": 34.32,
   "lon": -78.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Delco",
   "date": "2026-05-09",
   "county": "Columbus",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
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   "description": "Columbus County 911 indicated a citizen at McPherson's Acme General located at 1355 Old Stage Road saw the tornado briefly touchdown. And also reported a Propane Tank damaged along with pieces of metal on the roadway from its damaged shed covering.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — 911 Call Center via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-05-09-tornado-34.32--78.19",
   "lat": 34.32,
   "lon": -78.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 E Delco",
   "date": "2026-05-09",
   "county": "Columbus",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "Damage in the vicinity of 1225 Fertilizer Road. 2 houses with roofs blown off. 1 shop roof blown off.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — 911 Call Center via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-5-New Hanover-wind-2026-03-16",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-03-16. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
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   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-5"
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   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-03-16. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-5"
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   "lat": 34.27,
   "lon": -77.9,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Wilmington Intl",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Wilmington Intl (ILM) recorded a 54 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — Wilmington Intl (ILM) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-4-New Hanover-wind-2026-03-12",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-03-12. Storm tag wind: 60 mph. This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-4"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-ww-ILM-SV-W-4-New Hanover-hail-2026-03-12",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM Watch/Warn Archive",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.72,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS ILM for New Hanover on 2026-03-12. Storm tag hail: 0.75\". This is a warning — not a confirmed event.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS ILM — Severe Thunderstorm Warning",
   "evidenceLevel": "warning",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75,
   "warningProductKey": "ILM-SV-W-4"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-ILM-2026-03-12",
   "lat": 34.27,
   "lon": -77.9,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Wilmington Intl",
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Wilmington Intl (ILM) recorded a 56 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — Wilmington Intl (ILM) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "fema-3637-New Hanover",
   "zip": "",
   "city": "New Hanover",
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "county": "New Hanover",
   "source": "FEMA Declaration",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Federal disaster declaration: SEVERE WINTER STORM",
   "sourceDetail": "FEMA DR-3637: SEVERE WINTER STORM",
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}