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Hail history for Swain County, NC
13 hail reports in Swain County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Apr 26, 2012.
Recent hail in Swain County
No hail was reported in Swain County in the last two years.
Hail days in Swain County by year
When hail season peaks in Swain County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Swain County
56 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Swain County since 2006, on 48 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Cherokee 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Bryson City 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Luada, Wesser, Alarka 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Wesser, Almond 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ravensford, Governors Is 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lauada 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cherokee 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Cherokee 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Proctor 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bryson City 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 Swain 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).