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Surry County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Surry County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 36 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 100 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 64 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 21, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Surry County, North Carolina showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Surry County, North Carolina. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Surry County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Surry County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

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36
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64
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Tornado
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Sep 21, 2026
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What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 22, 2026 wind event near Surry County, Surry County, North Carolina, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 22, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near Surry County. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Monday, September 21, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, September 21, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 314 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mountain Park, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mount Airy... Fairview... Flat Rock... Dobson... Bottom... Mountain Park...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms developing along the Blue Ridge and eastern New River Valley. Movement was generally southeast at 5 to 10 mph, but some of the storms were also redeveloping over the same areas which may promote localized heavy rainfall. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Heavy Rain.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Friday, September 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Benham, or near Traphill, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Jonesville... Ronda...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Buck Shoals, or 12 miles south of Ronda, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Wilkesboro... Jonesville... Ronda... Boomer...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Sunday, September 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 957 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Clingman, or near Ronda, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Wilkesboro... Fairview... Yadkinville... Jonesville... and Dobson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 923 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Dockery, or near Traphill, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Wilkesboro... Jonesville... Ronda... Traphill... and Mc Grady.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 800 block of Anderson Road. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE Level Cross

“Thunderstorm winds blew down one tree along the 200 block of Arnder Road. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Ararat

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sparta, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sparta... Traphill... Mountain Park... Roaring Gap... Stone Mountain State Park... Abshers... and Stratford.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“One tree down on Montclaire Drive. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Mount Airy

Thursday, August 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1027 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Traphill, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Traphill... Mountain Park... Roaring Gap... Stone Mountain State Park... Abshers... Glade Valley... and Benham.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Saturday, August 22, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 735 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Charity to near Meadows Of Dan to Lambsburg. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Martinsville... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Stuart... Ararat...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 856 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mountain Park, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mount Airy... Fairview... Flat Rock... Dobson... Pilot Mountain... Stuart...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Woodville, or near Flat Rock, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Impact: Wind gusts may knock over loose objects. Locations impacted include... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Francisco... Ararat... Toast... Woodville... and Collinstown.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Saturday, August 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Mountain Park, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Impact: Wind gusts may knock over loose objects. Locations impacted include... Elkin... Fairview... Jonesville... Dobson... Boonville... Ronda... and Traphill.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“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. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 2 SSE Flat Rock

Friday, August 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 14, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Yadkinville, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Elkin... Yadkinville... Jonesville... Boonville... East Bend... Ronda... and Windy Gap.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Arlington, or near Boonville, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Fairview... Yadkinville... Jonesville... Dobson...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 411 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gretna to near Cumberland Knob. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Danville... Eden... Martinsville... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Pilot Mountain... and Stuart.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Few trees downed and large tree limbs broken. Report relayed by Surry County Parks and Recreation Department. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Fairview

Monday, July 20, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Roaring Gap to Roaring River to near North Wilkesboro. Movement was east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... North Wilkesboro... Elkin... Wilkesboro... Ronda...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Baywood, or near Ennice, moving southeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ennice... Cumberland Knob... Low Gap... Barrett... and Baywood.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Sunday, July 19, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down across lane at Exit 27 on US 52 SB. Time is estimate from radar. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 3 S Pilot Mountain

“Tree on power line along Daniels Dell Lane. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Woodville

Saturday, July 18, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over State Road, or near Mountain Park, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Elkin... Fairview... Dobson... Bottom...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 1213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Gladesboro, or near Fancy Gap, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Fancy Gap... Cana... Laurel Fork...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree blocking both lanes of Springs Road. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Flat Rock

Saturday, July 4, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Social media report of quarter size hail near Mount Airy... NC. Time is estimated from radar. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · Toast

“At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Traphill, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Traphill... Ennice... Roaring Gap... Stone Mountain State Park... Abshers...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Monday, June 22, 2026

7 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree down across road near intersection of US 52 and Pilot Knob Park Rd. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 3 SSE Pilot Mountain

“Tree down across Pinnacle Hotel Road near the border of Stokes County. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Pinnacle

Thursday, June 18, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Abshers, or near Mc Grady, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Elkin... Traphill... Mountain Park... Mc Grady... Roaring Gap...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mountain Park, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Dobson... Pilot Mountain... Bottom... Mountain Park...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Friday, June 12, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Buffalo Ridge to near Dobson. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Martinsville... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Stuart... Danbury... Francisco...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“Tree fell near the railroad tracks in Pilot Mountain... NC. Time is estimated from radar. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Ararat

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Flat Rock, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mount Airy... Flat Rock... Pilot Mountain... Francisco... Ararat... Toast... and Woodville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“Tree down near the intersection of Old Buck Shoals Road and S Main Street. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 2 S Flat Rock

Monday, May 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 913 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Pinnacle to Jonesville. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Elkin... Jonesville... Pilot Mountain... Boonville... King... Nebo... and Pinnacle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pilot Mountain, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Pilot Mountain... Francisco... Sandy Ridge... Woodville... Pinnacle...”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Monday, March 16, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 16, 2026 storm activity in Surry County, North Carolina
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Saturday, March 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 448 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Roaring Gap, or near Traphill, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mountain Park... Traphill... Roaring Gap... Stone Mountain State Park... and State Road.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Monday, February 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Sunday, February 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Surry County

Friday, December 19, 2025

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Tree in roadway near intersection of Armstrong Road and Old US South. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 3 NE Ararat

“Tree down blocking an entrance ramp. (RNK)”

SPC verified report · 1 WSW Pilot Mountain

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Surry County, NC?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 21, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 100 severe weather events in Surry County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Surry County recently?

Yes — 36 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Surry County?

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