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Hail history for Sylva, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sylva on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 19, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Sylva
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cullowhee 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Sylva |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sylva by year
When hail season peaks near Sylva
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Sylva
Apr 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cullowhee (8 mi from Sylva)
May 8, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Balsam (9 mi from Sylva)
Jun 6, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Cullowhee (5 mi from Sylva)
Jun 8, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Webster (2 mi from Sylva)
Apr 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Tuckasegee (9 mi from Sylva)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sylva
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | EF1 | Pumpkintown 9 mi from Sylva |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sylva
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sylva since 2006, on 55 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Dillsboro, Webster 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Balsam 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Cherokee 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Barkers Creek 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Savannah 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dicks Creek, Ravensford 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cullowhee 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East Laport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cherokee 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 46 mph, estimated | Wilmot 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 Sylva; 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
- Cullowhee
19 hail days - Waynesville
23 hail days - Canton
29 hail days - Gatlinburg
16 hail days - Brevard
45 hail days - Pigeon Forge
23 hail days - Etowah
66 hail days - Mills River
66 hail days
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 Sylva.
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