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Hail history for Mitchell County, NC
22 hail reports in Mitchell County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 9, 2011.
Recent hail in Mitchell County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Red Hill 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 Mitchell County by year
When hail season peaks in Mitchell County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mitchell County
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mitchell County since 2006, on 21 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Ledger 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Boonford 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Bakersville, Spruce Pine 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Minpro 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bakersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bakersville 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 58 mph, estimated | Bakersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Hawk 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Spruce Pine 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 63 mph, estimated | Glen Ayre 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 Mitchell 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).