Hail history for Dobson, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dobson since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Dobson
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 7, 2024
17 reports on 16 days since 1955 · #98 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Dobson
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Dobson
The latest hail report in and around Dobson is from May 8, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dobson logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #98 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dobson accounts for 12% of the 144 reports filed in Surry County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 7, 2024 near 1.49 SSE Dobson.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (53% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dobson 0.6
- Surry County 4.7
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dobson 10
- Surry County 54
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dobson 0%
- Surry County 3%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Dobson | Surry | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.04 NW Fairview | Surry | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Dobson | Surry | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 SSE Bottom | Surry | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SE Dobson | Surry | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 59%
- 1–2 in 7 41%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Dobson | Surry | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Dobson | Surry | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.04 NW Fairview | Surry | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.98 SSE Bottom | Surry | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SE Dobson | Surry | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Dobson | Surry | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.64 ENE Dobson | Surry | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Dobson | Surry | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Dobson | Surry | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.04 NW Level Cross | Surry | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Dobson | Surry | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Dobson | Surry | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dobson
- White Plains 9 km · 14
- Mount Airy 16 km · 32
- Elkin 18 km · 15
- Pilot Mountain 22 km · 10
- East Bend 27 km · 13
- Yadkinville 30 km · 14
- King 35 km · 14
- Sparta 38 km · 11
Questions about hail in Dobson
How often does it hail in Dobson, North Carolina?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dobson since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #98 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dobson?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dobson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 7, 2024 near 1.49 SSE Dobson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dobson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dobson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.