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Hail history for Benson, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benson on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Benson
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Dunn 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Benson |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Benson by year
When hail season peaks near Benson
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Benson
May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Benson (0 mi from Benson)
Apr 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Four Oaks (7 mi from Benson)
May 20, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Erwin (8 mi from Benson)
Aug 5, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Benson (2 mi from Benson)
May 23, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Spiveys Corner (6 mi from Benson)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | EF0 | Blackman Xrds 5 mi from Benson |
| Jan 3, 2022 | EF0 | Buies Creek Stwrt Airport 8 mi from Benson |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF1 | Timothy 10 mi from Benson |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | Benson 3 mi from Benson |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Parkers Mill 10 mi from Benson |
| Mar 27, 2009 | EF0 | Coats Xrds 10 mi from Benson |
| Nov 15, 2008 | EF1 | Peacocks Xrds 6 mi from Benson |
| Sep 14, 2007 | EF0 | Benson 7 mi from Benson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benson
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benson since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 18, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Erwin, Benson 2 wind reports |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Benson, Newton Grove 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Coats Crossroads 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Erwin, Dunn 2 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Benson, Four Oaks 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | damage reported | Coats Crossroads 2 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | Dunn, Four Oaks 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2026 | damage reported | Four Oaks 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | damage reported | Dunn 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dunn 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 Benson; 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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23 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 Benson.
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