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Hail history for Black Mountain, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Black Mountain on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 1, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Black Mountain
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Downtown Asheville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Black Mountain |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Black Mountain 1 hail report · closest near the center of Black Mountain |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Grovestone, Davistown 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Black Mountain |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Black Mountain by year
When hail season peaks near Black Mountain
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (11).
Largest hail storms near Black Mountain
May 2, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Davistown (9 mi from Black Mountain)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported golf ball to 2-inch diameter hail.Jul 1, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Old Ft (8 mi from Black Mountain)
National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager measured 2-inch diameter hail near Old Fort.May 13, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Old Ft (5 mi from Black Mountain)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell along Interstate 40 west of Old Fort.Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grovestone (2 mi from Black Mountain)
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 (5 mi from Black Mountain)
National Weather Service description (English): Media relayed viewer report of golf ball size hail near Swannanoa.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Black Mountain
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | EF0 | Walkertown 2 mi from Black Mountain |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Black Mountain
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Black Mountain since 2006, on 35 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Old Fort 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Swannanoa 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairview 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Blue Ridge, Old Ft 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Montreat 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Old Ft 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Old Ft 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairview 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairview 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Davistown 1 wind report |
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 Black Mountain; 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
- Asheville
53 hail days - Fletcher
70 hail days - Marion
54 hail days - Mills River
66 hail days - Hendersonville
67 hail days - Forest City
40 hail days - Brevard
45 hail days - Morganton
91 hail days
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 Black Mountain.
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