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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Surry County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Surry County, NC from July 3, 1955 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 27030 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
145
Wind Reports
762
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Surry County, NC · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Surry County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report of quarter size hail near Mount Airy... NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Toast, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to Quarter size hail in Dobson lasted for 10 to 15 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dobson, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: hailed for 15 min.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dobson, NC
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2024
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Dobson, NC
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2024
10:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Fairview, NC
1.25″ hail
May 16, 2023
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Woodville, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PART OF TREE DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Elkin, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Flat Rock, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL OBSERVED NEAR DOBSON. THIS OCCURRED WITH A SEPARATE THUNDERSTORM FROM THE ONE THAT PRODUCED HAIL IN MT. AIRY EARLIER AROUND 400 PM EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W White Plains, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL AT LEAST AS LARGE AS QUARTERS OBSERVED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES IN MT. AIRY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mount Airy, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL FELL ALONG THE 300 BLOCK OF SOUTH MAIN STREET IN MOUNT AIRY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Mount Airy, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 6, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Flat Rock, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
7:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NC HWY 268 AND ROUTE 601.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fairview, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
8:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Woodville, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 9, 2021
8:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Mount Airy, 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 Surry County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Level Cross, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Ararat, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Dobson, NC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ne Mountain Park, NC
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines off Inglebrook Trail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Flat Rock, NC
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree down on Montclaire Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Mount Airy, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a brick house on North South Street in Mt. Airy_ NC. Time is estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Mount Airy, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down across Surry County in NC_ particularly near Mt. Airy. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Westfield, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a house on North Main Street in Mt. Airy_ NC. Time is estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Mount Airy, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a house on Katelin Place Lane in Mt. Airy_ NC. Time is estimated from radar. No injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Mount Airy, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down along Windsor Lane in Mt. Airy_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Mount Airy, NC
UNK mph
Aug 23, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down at Midway Baptist Church on Franklin Road in Mt. Airy_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Toast, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report: Tree down_ blocking one lane near the intersection of Massey Road and South Main Street in Mt. Airy_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Flat Rock, NC
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
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
Aug 8, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees downed and large tree limbs broken. Report relayed by Surry County Parks and Recreation Department.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Fairview, 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 Surry County

8 reports
UNK category
May 26, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PATH LENGTH: 2 MILES. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH: 100 YARDS. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND SPEED: 95 MPH. STARTING LOCATION: 2.1 MILES WNW SILOAM NC (36.30N/80.59W). ENDING LOCATION: 2.8 MILES NNW SILOAM NC (36.33N/80.56W). START TIME: 750 PM EDT. END TIME: 754 PM EDT. SUMMARY: OF DAMAGE: NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES SNAPPED OR UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Siloam, NC
EF1 category
Apr 5, 2011
12:25 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Around 35 to 40 homes were damaged along with numerous large trees down by a tornado with winds estimated up to 100 MPH. The damage included: huge trees down on homes and barns, roofs lifted off and shingles blown off of houses and barns, carports collapsed on vehicles, and the windows blown out at Longhill Community Building.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .36 SSW Ararat, NC
EF0 category
Jul 26, 2010
8:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down just north of the intersection of Susan Lane and Highway 89. The tornado tracked south, lifting just north of the Raven Knob Boy Scout Camp. The track was 1.8 miles long and at reach a width of 100 yards. |Winds were estimated to be 80 MPH. The tornado downed numerous trees, and caused minor damage to two structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.77 SE Low Gap, NC
F1 category
Sep 29, 1999
5:20 PM EST
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Mt Airy, NC
F1 category
May 7, 1998
5:19 PM EST
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ESE Level Cross, NC
F1 category
Apr 14, 1984
2:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
May 27, 1973
11:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jan 21, 1959
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Surry County, NC
Surry County · 22,314 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
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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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Surry County

Dobson, NC 201
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Toast, NC 91
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White Plains, NC 72
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Surry County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population71,407
Households29,366
Housing units33,609
Income
Median household income$56,095
$100k+ households34.8%
$150k+ households12.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached22,314
Attached single-family468
Small multifamily2,139
Large multifamily1,033
Mobile homes7,631
Housing mix
Single-family share66.4%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share22.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied21,534
Renter-occupied7,832
Vacant units4,243
Home value & age
Median home value$166,400
Owner homes $300k+17.9%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars27,951
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Surry County

27030 371
Mount Airy, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27017 138
Dobson, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28621 134
Elkin, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27041 90
Pilot Mountain, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27053 90
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27043 60
Pinnacle, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28676 60
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28683 38
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28623 31
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27024 28
Lowgap, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
27007 27
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27047 17
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 145 hail, 762 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Surry County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Surry County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Surry County is 3.00″. It was reported near White Plains, NC on June 5, 1985.

A storm report showed up near my home in Surry County — 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 Surry County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Surry County — 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 Surry County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Surry County — 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 Surry County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Surry County — 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 across Surry County, NC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Surry County, 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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