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Hail history for Woodfin, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Woodfin on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Woodfin
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Skyland, Downtown Asheville, Downtown Ashevill 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Woodfin |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Alexander 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Woodfin |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | West Asheville 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Woodfin |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Craggy, Leicester 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Woodfin |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Volga 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Woodfin |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Woodfin by year
When hail season peaks near Woodfin
Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Woodfin
Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biltmore (7 mi from Woodfin)
National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golf ball size hail fell in the Biltmore Forest area.Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Biltmore (5 mi from Woodfin)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of quarter to golf ball size hail were received from the west side of Asheville, across the south side of town and across the Fairview area.May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Craggy (3 mi from Woodfin)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports were received from the public, spotters, and media of nickel to golf ball size hail from Woodfin, across the north side, downtown, and east side of Asheville.Jun 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Avery Creek (9 mi from Woodfin)
Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Alexander (5 mi from Woodfin)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Woodfin
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Woodfin since 2006, on 73 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Woodfin, Swannanoa 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Leicester 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Weaverville, Downtown Ashevill, Marshall 4 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Biltmore Forest 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Biltmore 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Jupiter 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Acton 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 Woodfin; 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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- Asheville
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40 hail days - Fletcher
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23 hail days - Brevard
45 hail days - Marion
54 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 Woodfin.
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