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Hail history for Erwin, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Erwin on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 22, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Erwin
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Dunn 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Erwin |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Erwin by year
When hail season peaks near Erwin
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Erwin
Jun 22, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Buies Creek (8 mi from Erwin)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported at the intersection of Highway 421 and Club Road.May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benson (8 mi from Erwin)
May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lillington (9 mi from Erwin)
Aug 5, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Benson (7 mi from Erwin)
May 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Spiveys Corner (7 mi from Erwin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Erwin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | EF0 | Buies Creek Stwrt Airport 5 mi from Erwin |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | Erwin Airport 5 mi from Erwin |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | Benson 8 mi from Erwin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Erwin
123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Erwin since 2006, on 78 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Godwin, Erwin 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Erwin, Dunn 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Godwin, Lillington, Dunn 3 wind reports |
| 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 | Lillington, Dunn 2 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Benson 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lillington 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Godwin, Erwin Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bunnlevel, Erwin Airport, Benson 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.
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 Erwin; 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 Erwin.
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