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Hail history for Polk County, NC
49 hail reports in Polk County since 2006 on 35 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 10, 2018.
Recent hail in Polk County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Tryon 2 hail reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Mill Spg 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Polk County by year
When hail season peaks in Polk County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Polk County
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Polk County since 2006, on 70 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Mill Spring 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Tryon 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Saluda, Columbus 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saluda 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saluda 1 wind report |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Valhalla 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Vly 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Melvin Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Valhalla 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 Polk 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).