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Hail history for Jackson County, NC
37 hail reports in Jackson County since 2006 on 28 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2012.
Cities in Jackson County
Recent hail in Jackson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cullowhee 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cashiers 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Jackson County by year
When hail season peaks in Jackson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Jackson County
70 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Jackson County since 2006, on 57 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Dillsboro, Webster, Tuckasegee 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Balsam, Wolf Mountain 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Cherokee 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Barkers Creek, Cashiers 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Savannah 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Dicks Creek 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Cullowhee 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | East Laport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 46 mph, estimated | Wilmot 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Beta 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 Jackson County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).