Hail history for Elkin, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkin since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elkin
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 31, 2019
15 reports on 13 days since 1985 · #132 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Elkin
- 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 Elkin
The latest hail report in and around Elkin is from April 28, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elkin logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #132 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elkin accounts for 10% 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 31, 2019 near 2.6 E Arlington.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (60% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elkin 0.4
- Surry County 4.7
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elkin 7
- Surry County 54
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elkin 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 E Arlington | Yadkin | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 ENE Elkin | Surry | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elkin | Surry | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SE State Rd | Surry | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elkin | Surry | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 7%
- 1–2 in 14 93%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 E Elkin | Surry | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.6 E Arlington | Yadkin | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.43 NNE Elkin | Surry | — | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Elkin | Surry | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SE State Rd | Surry | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkin | Surry | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | State Rd | Surry | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | State Rd | Surry | $5K | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkin | Surry | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Elkin | Surry | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elkin | Surry | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 ENE Elkin | Surry | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elkin
- Dobson 18 km · 17
- Yadkinville 22 km · 14
- White Plains 27 km · 14
- Fairplains 28 km · 10
- East Bend 31 km · 13
- Love Valley 32 km · 11
- Mount Airy 34 km · 32
- Harmony 35 km · 15
Questions about hail in Elkin
How often does it hail in Elkin, North Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkin since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #132 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elkin?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 60% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elkin?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 31, 2019 near 2.6 E Arlington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elkin?
The most recent report in this data is from April 28, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elkin had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 28, 2023.
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.