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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 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 9, 2011.
Cities in Mcdowell County
Recent hail in Mcdowell County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Marion, Glenwood 4 hail reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Dysartsville 2 hail reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Providence 1 hail report |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Nebo 1 hail report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Little Switzerland, Nebo 2 hail reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fero, Marion, Davistown 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
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 reported | Old Fort, Dysartsville 3 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2026 | damage reported | Dysartsville 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Sugar Hill 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Marion, Glenwood 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Fero, Nebo 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sugar Hill 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Marion Airport, Dysortville, Old Ft 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | 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).