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Hail history for Dunn, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dunn on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Dunn
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Dunn 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Dunn |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dunn by year
When hail season peaks near Dunn
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Dunn
May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benson (6 mi from Dunn)
May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Erwin (4 mi from Dunn)
Aug 5, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Benson (4 mi from Dunn)
May 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Spiveys Corner (3 mi from Dunn)
May 3, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Erwin (4 mi from Dunn)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dunn
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | EF0 | Buies Creek Stwrt Airport 8 mi from Dunn |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF1 | Midway 10 mi from Dunn |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF1 | Timothy 9 mi from Dunn |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | Erwin Airport 5 mi from Dunn |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | Benson 5 mi from Dunn |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Mingo 9 mi from Dunn |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Spiveys Corner 8 mi from Dunn |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Parkers Mill 7 mi from Dunn |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF1 | Peacocks Xrds 9 mi from Dunn |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dunn
125 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dunn since 2006, on 78 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Godwin, Falcon, Erwin 4 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Benson 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Erwin, Dunn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Benson 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Godwin, Dunn 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage reported | Falcon 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Dunn 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dunn 1 wind report |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dunn 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Benson 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 Dunn; 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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61 hail days
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 Dunn.
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