Hail History

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Hail history for Fletcher, NC

Last hail within 10 milesJul 4, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 1, 2012
Hail days since 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fletcher on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 1, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Fletcher

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Skyland
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Fletcher		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Fruitland
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fletcher		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Brightwater, Mills River
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Fletcher		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Edneyville, Druid Hills, Smyth
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Fletcher		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 Fletcher by year

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When hail season peaks near Fletcher

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (22) and July (14).

JanFebMar6Apr13May22Jun14Jul11Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fletcher

May 1, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fletcher (2 mi from Fletcher)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail caused severe damage to at least one vehicle near the intersection of highway 25 and I-26.

Jun 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mills River (5 mi from Fletcher)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in areas from Mills River to Mountain Home.

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

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 (4 mi from Fletcher)

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.

Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biltmore (8 mi from Fletcher)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell in the Biltmore Forest area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fletcher

DateRatingWherePath
May 7, 2023EF0Dana
8 mi from Fletcher		0.6 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fletcher

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fletcher since 2006, on 90 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 8, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedBat Cave
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedFletcher
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedMills River
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 19, 2026damage reportedBiltmore Forest
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 18, 2026damage reportedHendersonville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202658 mph, estimatedBiltmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
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, Fairview
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202558 mph, estimatedFairview
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 Fletcher; 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.

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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 Fletcher.

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