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Hail history for Mcdowell County, NC
107 hail reports in Mcdowell County since 2006 on 64 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 9, 2011.
Cities in Mcdowell County
Recent hail in Mcdowell County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Marion, Glenwood 4 hail reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Dysartsville 2 hail reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Providence 1 hail report |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Nebo 1 hail report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Little Switzerland, Nebo 2 hail reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fero, Marion, Davistown 3 hail reports |
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Hail days in Mcdowell County by year
When hail season peaks in Mcdowell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mcdowell County
166 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mcdowell County since 2006, on 127 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage a reported | Old Fort, Dysartsville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Dysartsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage a reported | Sugar Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Marion, Glenwood 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Fero, Nebo 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Sugar Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Marion Airport, Dysortville, Old Ft 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nebo 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 Mcdowell County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).