The National Weather Service depends on accurate reporting of severe weather in its mission to protect lives and property. We would like to hear of any significant weather phenomena that you observe, though we are particularly interested in receiving timely reports of tornadoes, one inch (quarter-sized) and larger hail, damaging wind gusts and flash flooding ( please see list below)
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC serves the counties depicted in the map below.
If you would like to report severe weather, the best way to contact us is by calling toll free at 1-800-697-3901. Skywarn™ Spotters and the general public can also provide us reports in other ways. Skywarn™ Spotters are an important asset to the NWS. If you are interested in becoming a Skywarn™ Spotter then check out this link
To submit a storm report through Twitter directly on your iPhone or Android phone, visit our web page on NWS Wilmington mobile
Storm reports can be submitted through the phone, email or use of social media. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. You can also send one direct from NWS shortcut on your phone. |
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Call toll free at 1-800-697-3901 Phone line is for STORM REPORTS only |
![]() Storm Reports via Facebook include #nwsILM and/or #wxreport |
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Storm Reports via email Please see below for details |
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Your severe weather reports reach forecasters in real time and, after quality control, may be included in a Local Storm Report(LSR) product. Information included in Local Storm Reports is also plotted on a map. |
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When posting weather reports to social media, it is helpful to include the time/date and lat/lon if you have it and include #nwsILM and/or #wxreport in your report.
When timeliness is not an issue, you may send weather reports and photos to ilm.wxreports@noaa.gov. From time to time, we receive weather photos that would enhance our severe weather training, outreach, and other education efforts. If we may use the photos that you send us for non-profit purposes, please let us know. We strive to include photo credits whenever possible.
Mail to: ilm.wxreports@noaa.gov.
Subject: [LSR] Local Storm Report
Please include any photos and the following info:
Event Time: date and time ie:(05/25/2017 02:35 PM) Reported By: your name Spotter Id: If applicable Profile: General Public or NWS spotter, etc Email: your email address Phone: 8434677813 (optional, but very helpful if we need more info) Location: Location relative to city center and any other specifics (road, etc..) LAT: 34.2802 (optional, but very helpful) LON: -77.9204 (optional, but very helpful) City,County,State: Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC
Make sure you use the correct twitter username for the office you wish to reach. See map below:
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If you experience any of the following,
Please Report It!