Hail History

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Hail history for Asheville, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 8, 2025
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Asheville on 53 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.

Asheville ranks #210 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Asheville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Skyland, Downtown Asheville, Downtown Ashevill
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Asheville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 20260.75 in
penny		Alexander
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Asheville		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 20250.75 in
penny		West Asheville
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Asheville		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Craggy, Leicester
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Asheville		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 Asheville by year

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When hail season peaks near Asheville

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (11).

JanFeb2Mar7Apr11May18Jun8Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Asheville

Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biltmore (4 mi from Asheville)

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 (3 mi from Asheville)

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.

Jun 18, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Haven (9 mi from Asheville)

National Weather Service description (English): Cocorahs observer reported golf ball size hail 1 NE Avery Creek. Public reported golf ball size hail in Biltmore Park.

May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Craggy (4 mi from Asheville)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports were received from the public, spotters, and media of nickel to golf ball size hail from Woodfin, across the north side, downtown, and east side of Asheville.

Jun 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Avery Creek (7 mi from Asheville)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Asheville

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Asheville since 2006, on 71 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedWoodfin, Swannanoa
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWeaverville, Downtown Ashevill
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedBiltmore Forest
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedBiltmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Bridge, Fairview
2 wind reports		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
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202558 mph, estimatedActon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedLeicester
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 Asheville; 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.

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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 Asheville.

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