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Hail history for Elroy, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elroy on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 18, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Elroy
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Hoodswamp, New Hope 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Elroy |
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Of 27 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and May (6).
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May 18, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Grange (6 mi from Elroy)
Jul 22, 2008 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Hoodswamp (5 mi from Elroy)
Feb 18, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Genoa (7 mi from Elroy)
Jun 5, 2014 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · La Grange (7 mi from Elroy)
May 5, 2025 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Hoodswamp (9 mi from Elroy)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elroy
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2019 | EF0 | Genoa 9 mi from Elroy |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF0 | Goldsboro-Wayne 9 mi from Elroy |
| Oct 8, 2016 | EF0 | Bests 3 mi from Elroy |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF0 | Seven Spgs 9 mi from Elroy |
| Apr 29, 2014 | EF0 | Shines Xrds 10 mi from Elroy |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | Bests 4 mi from Elroy |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF0 | La Grange 5 mi from Elroy |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | Jason 7 mi from Elroy |
| Apr 12, 2008 | EF0 | Belfast 9 mi from Elroy |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elroy
129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elroy since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Aug 10, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Eureka, Goldsboro 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Brogden 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Pikeville, Eureka 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Goldsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 47 mph, a measured | Goldsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Goldsboro 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Goldsboro-Wayne, Adamsville, Seymour Johnson 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bests 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hoodswamp 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Goldsboro 3 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Elroy; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Elroy.
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