Hail History

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Hail history for Swannanoa, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 8, 2025
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles49

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Swannanoa on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Swannanoa

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Skyland, Downtown Asheville, Downtown Ashevill
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Swannanoa		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 20251 in
quarter		Black Mountain
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Swannanoa		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Grovestone, Davistown
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Swannanoa		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Swannanoa by year

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When hail season peaks near Swannanoa

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (13).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr13May14Jun6Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Swannanoa

May 13, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Old Ft (9 mi from Swannanoa)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell along Interstate 40 west of Old Fort.

Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biltmore (9 mi from Swannanoa)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell in the Biltmore Forest area.

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biltmore (10 mi from Swannanoa)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from the west side of Asheville, across the south side of town and across the Fairview area.

Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grovestone (3 mi from Swannanoa)

National Weather Service description (English): Media, spotters, and NWS Employee reported quarter to golf ball size hail across the Black Mountain area.

May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grovestone (2 mi from Swannanoa)

National Weather Service description (English): Media relayed viewer report of golf ball size hail near Swannanoa.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swannanoa

DateRatingWherePath
May 9, 2024EF0Walkertown
4 mi from Swannanoa		2.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swannanoa

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swannanoa since 2006, on 42 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedSwannanoa
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedDowntown Ashevill
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedBiltmore Forest
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202558 mph, estimatedFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Bridge, Blue Ridge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202458 mph, estimatedMontreat
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202258 mph, estimatedNew Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202258 mph, estimatedFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Swannanoa; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Swannanoa.

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