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Hail history for Flat Rock, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Flat Rock on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 12, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Flat Rock
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fruitland 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Flat Rock |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Brightwater 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Flat Rock |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Edneyville, Druid Hills, Smyth 4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Flat Rock |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Flat Rock by year
When hail season peaks near Flat Rock
Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and July (12).
Largest hail storms near Flat Rock
Sep 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blue Ridge (8 mi from Flat Rock)
National Weather Service description (English): The large hail caused significant damage to apple crops in this part of Henderson County.Jun 2, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smyth (7 mi from Flat Rock)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports were received of hail up to golf ball size falling from Mountain Home to the northeast side of Hendersonville.Jul 8, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hendersonville (4 mi from Flat Rock)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported up to golf ball size hail.Aug 12, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rugby (9 mi from Flat Rock)
May 6, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lima (10 mi from Flat Rock)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Flat Rock
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | EF0 | Dana 5 mi from Flat Rock |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Flat Rock
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Flat Rock since 2006, on 68 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Saluda, Mills River 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Flat Rock 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Hendersonville 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Druid Hills 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Horse Shoe 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hendersonville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saluda, Brightwater, Valley Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saluda, East Flat Rock 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | East Flat Rock 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Valley Hill 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 Flat Rock; 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 Flat Rock.
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