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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28621

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28621 from July 30, 1975 through August 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
116
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28621 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28621

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PART OF TREE DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Elkin, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2019
8:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT SHELTON VINEYARDS. TIME FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Dobson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2019
8:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER HAIL AT JOHNSON RIDGE ROAD NEAR ELKIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Elkin, NC
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
5:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER INCH HAIL AND MULTIPLE TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Elkin, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell that ranged from nickel to quarter size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 SE Zephyr, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.11 E Zephyr, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
12:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Elkin, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
12:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 SSW Fairview, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
3:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few quarter size hailstones were mixed together with dime to nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.81 WNW Fairview, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2008
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Elkin, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2005
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkin, NC
0.88″ hail
Mar 23, 2005
4:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkin, NC
1.25″ hail
May 3, 2003
2:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkin, NC
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2000
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Elkin, NC
1.00″ hail
May 13, 2000
4:22 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28621
Wilkes County · 21,577 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NE Roaring River, NC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 28621

116 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree downed off Parkwood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Elkin, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of trees down on Bandit lane_ near Elkin_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Mountain Park, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Turkey Creek Lane and NC-268 in Elkin_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Elkin, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in roadway near the feed mill on Greenwood circle in Elkin_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on cable lines_ blocking Joe Layne Mill Road in Elkin_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Ridge Street in Elkin_ NC.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Elkin, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power pole and multiple power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of CC Camp Road and Highway 268.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Joe Layne Mill Road and Beach Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Highway 268 and Cedar Forest Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was blown down by thunderstorm winds along Bronco Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call center reported a tree down at 1300 block of Stanley mill road in Elkin... Surry County North Carolina.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of CC Camp Road and Still Meadows Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Burch, NC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Powers Lane. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Pleasant Hill, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
1:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down by 911 call center in Surry county in the Elkin area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Mountain Park, NC
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28621
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of NC Highway 268 and Greenwood Circle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Burch, NC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28621

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 28621 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,977
Households4,228
Housing units4,864
Income
Median household income$54,481
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,081
Attached single-family32
Small multifamily293
Large multifamily314
Mobile homes1,101
Housing mix
Single-family share63.3%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share12.5%
Mobile-home share22.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,954
Renter-occupied1,274
Vacant units636
Home value & age
Median home value$147,500
Owner homes $300k+13.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1974
Older-home share55.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,955
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28621 have on record?

Our records show 18 hail, 116 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28621, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28621?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28621 is 1.75″. It was reported near Dobson, NC on July 31, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28621 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 28621 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28621 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 28621 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28621 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 28621 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28621 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 28621, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28621, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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