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Hail history for Ashe County, NC
66 hail reports in Ashe County since 2006 on 46 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 24, 2011.
Recent hail in Ashe County
No hail was reported in Ashe County in the last two years.
Hail days in Ashe County by year
When hail season peaks in Ashe County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ashe County
60 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ashe County since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Aug 21, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Grassy Creek 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Roten, Fig, Hemlock 3 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Roten, Bina 2 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Nathans Creek 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Crumpler, Grassy Creek 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Grayson 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Nathans Creek, Crumpler 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | West Jefferson 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Ball 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Shatley Spgs, Woodford 2 wind reports |
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 Ashe 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).