Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Junaluska, NC

Last hail within 10 milesSep 7, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 27, 2014
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles25

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Junaluska on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Lake Junaluska

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Junaluska in the last two years.

Hail days near Lake Junaluska by year

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When hail season peaks near Lake Junaluska

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and May (5).

JanFebMar4Apr5May4Jun6Jul3Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Junaluska

May 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maggie Vly (7 mi from Lake Junaluska)

Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beaverdam (10 mi from Lake Junaluska)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported on Sweetwater Dr.

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hyatt Creek (5 mi from Lake Junaluska)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported quarter to golf ball size hail in the Waynesville area.

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Clyde (3 mi from Lake Junaluska)

Apr 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (5 mi from Lake Junaluska)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Junaluska

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Junaluska since 2006, on 22 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedWaynesville, Balsam
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedHyatt Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202558 mph, estimatedBeaverdam
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202458 mph, estimatedMaggie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Canton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202358 mph, estimatedMaggie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202358 mph, estimatedDellwood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 11, 202063 mph, estimatedSaunook
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 31, 201963 mph, estimatedSunburst
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 201958 mph, estimatedHazelwood
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 Lake Junaluska; 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 Lake Junaluska.

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