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Hail history for Avery County, NC
31 hail reports in Avery County since 2006 on 25 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 9, 2008.
Recent hail in Avery County
No hail was reported in Avery County in the last two years.
Hail days in Avery County by year
When hail season peaks in Avery County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Avery County
30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Avery County since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Plumtree 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Minneapolis 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 46 mph, estimated | Gragg 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Banner Elk 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Ingalls 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Valley 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Linville 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Banner Elk 1 wind report |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Senia 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 63 mph, estimated | Heaton 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 Avery 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).