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Hail history for Dana, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dana on 50 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 Dana
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fruitland 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Dana |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Brightwater 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Dana |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Edneyville, Druid Hills, Smyth 5 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Dana |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dana by year
When hail season peaks near Dana
Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (12).
Largest hail storms near Dana
May 1, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fletcher (10 mi from Dana)
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.Jul 21, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ottanola (6 mi from Dana)
National Weather Service description (English): Spotter reported two-inch diameter hail on Sugarloaf Mountain Rd.Sep 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Blue Ridge (3 mi from Dana)
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 Dana)
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 (6 mi from Dana)
National Weather Service description (English): Public reported up to golf ball size hail.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dana
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | EF0 | Dana 2 mi from Dana |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dana
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dana since 2006, on 73 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Bat Cave 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Fletcher, Bat Cave 2 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Saluda 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Flat Rock 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Hendersonville 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Druid Hills 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hendersonville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saluda, Brightwater, Valley Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Saluda, East Flat Rock 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hoopers Creek 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 Dana; 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 Dana.
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