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Hail history for Oxford, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oxford on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Feb 24, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Oxford
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1.75 in golf ball | Satterwhite 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Oxford |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Oxford by year
When hail season peaks near Oxford
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Oxford
Feb 24, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Oxford (0 mi from Oxford)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to tennis ball sized hail fell in a swath from Oxford to 4 miles north of Oxford.May 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hester (9 mi from Oxford)
Dec 31, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Satterwhite (8 mi from Oxford)
National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball size hail was relayed from Law Enforcement near the intersection of North Carolina Highway 96 and Old Highway 96 in Granville County.Apr 8, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kittrell (9 mi from Oxford)
Aug 29, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shoofly (9 mi from Oxford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oxford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF1 | Dabney 6 mi from Oxford |
| May 5, 2017 | EF1 | Lewis 4 mi from Oxford |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | Huntsboro 4 mi from Oxford |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | Dexter 6 mi from Oxford |
| Oct 27, 2010 | EF0 | Berea 7 mi from Oxford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oxford
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oxford since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 6, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | damage reported | Berea 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Stovall 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Oxford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Culbreth, Belltown, Henderson 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Stovall, Oxford Henderson Airport, Dabney 3 wind reports |
| May 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dickerson 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Tar River, Oxford 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Culbreth 1 wind report |
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.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Oxford; 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 Oxford.
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