Hail History

Home › North Carolina › Henderson County › Mills River

Hail history for Mills River, 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 200666
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mills River on 66 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 Mills River

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 4, 20260.75 in
penny		Skyland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mills River		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Fruitland
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Mills River		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 12, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Brightwater, Mills River
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Mills River		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 20251 in
quarter		Druid Hills, Smyth
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Mills River		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 Mills River by year

6067074085093108116121136143152163172182192021122223124125326

When hail season peaks near Mills River

Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and July (17).

JanFebMar7Apr9May20Jun17Jul10Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Mills River

May 1, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fletcher (3 mi from Mills River)

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 (0 mi from Mills River)

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

Jun 2, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smyth (5 mi from Mills River)

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.

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mills River (1 mi from Mills River)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple public reports of quarter size to golf ball size hail were received from the Mills River and Fletcher areas.

Jun 18, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · West Haven (6 mi from Mills River)

National Weather Service description (English): Cocorahs observer reported golf ball size hail 1 NE Avery Creek. Public reported golf ball size hail in Biltmore Park.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mills River

DateRatingWherePath
May 7, 2023EF0Dana
9 mi from Mills River		0.6 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mills River

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mills River since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 8, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedFletcher
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedMills River
1 wind report		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, estimatedBlantyre, Brightwater, Valley Hill
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202558 mph, estimatedHoopers Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202558 mph, measuredMidway
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 Mills River; 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 Mills River.

Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Mills River's hail history on your website with our free widget →

Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Mills River with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →