Hail History

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Hail history for Flat Rock, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJun 29, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 12, 2023
Hail days since 200653
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Flat Rock on 53 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 12, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Flat Rock

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 29, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Fruitland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Flat Rock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Brightwater
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Flat Rock
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter
Edneyville, Druid Hills, Smyth
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Flat Rock
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Flat Rock by year

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When hail season peaks near Flat Rock

Of the 53 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and July (12).

JanFeb1Mar5Apr5May17Jun12Jul8Aug4Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Flat Rock

Sep 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blue Ridge (8 mi from Flat Rock)

National Weather Service description (English): The large hail caused significant damage to apple crops in this part of Henderson County.

Jun 2, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smyth (7 mi from Flat Rock)

National Weather Service description (English): Several reports were received of hail up to golf ball size falling from Mountain Home to the northeast side of Hendersonville.

Jul 8, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hendersonville (4 mi from Flat Rock)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported up to golf ball size hail.

Aug 12, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rugby (9 mi from Flat Rock)

May 6, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lima (10 mi from Flat Rock)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Flat Rock

DateRatingWherePath
May 7, 2023EF0Dana
5 mi from Flat Rock
0.6 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Flat Rock

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Flat Rock since 2006, on 68 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedSaluda, Mills River
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedFlat Rock
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedHendersonville
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202658 mph, estimatedDruid Hills
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 202658 mph, estimatedHorse Shoe
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedHendersonville
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202558 mph, estimatedSaluda, Brightwater, Valley Hill
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202558 mph, estimatedSaluda, East Flat Rock
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202558 mph, estimatedEast Flat Rock
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202558 mph, estimatedValley Hill
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Flat Rock; 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.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Flat Rock.

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