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Hail history for Etowah, NC
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Etowah 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 Etowah
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Brevard 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Etowah |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Brightwater, Mills River 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Etowah |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Druid Hills, Smyth, Flat Rock 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Etowah |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Etowah by year
When hail season peaks near Etowah
Of the 66 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and July (15).
Largest hail storms near Etowah
May 1, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fletcher (7 mi from Etowah)
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 (5 mi from Etowah)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in areas from Mills River to Mountain Home.May 12, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ecusta (8 mi from Etowah)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Davidson River campground.Jun 2, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smyth (7 mi from Etowah)
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 (5 mi from Etowah)
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.Damaging thunderstorm winds near Etowah
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Etowah since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 8, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Brevard 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Mills River 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 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Horse Shoe 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hendersonville 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Blantyre, Brightwater, Valley Hill 3 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | North Brevard, East Flat Rock 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Midway 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 Etowah; 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 Etowah.
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