Hail History

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Hail history for Elkin, NC

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 26, 2023
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles237

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elkin on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Elkin

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		Clingman
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Elkin		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Elkin by year

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When hail season peaks near Elkin

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (6).

Jan2Feb2Mar3Apr14May6Jun5Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Elkin

Jul 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wagoner (4 mi from Elkin)

Apr 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Traphill (10 mi from Elkin)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball-sized hail just southeast of Traphill.

May 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arlington (4 mi from Elkin)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell on Raccoon Crossing Lane about three miles east of Arlington.

Jul 31, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fairview (9 mi from Elkin)

Jun 26, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cycle (8 mi from Elkin)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elkin

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 26, 2024EF1Lomax
8 mi from Elkin		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 28, 2023EF0Elkin
1 mi from Elkin		0.1 mi long, 60 yd wide
Aug 17, 2021EF0Clingman
7 mi from Elkin		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elkin

237 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elkin since 2006, on 119 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Apr 28, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 21, 2026damage reportedCrutchfield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedClingman
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 2026damage reportedThurmond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedBuck Shoals
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 2026damage reportedJonesville, Elkin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026damage reportedThurmond, State Road
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedSwancreek, Elkin, Burch
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202663 mph, estimatedElkin, Roaring Gap, State Rd
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedState Rd
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202558 mph, estimatedBurch, Crutchfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Elkin; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Elkin.

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