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Hail history for Cherokee County, NC
20 hail reports in Cherokee County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 26, 2024.
Recent hail in Cherokee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Murphy 1 hail report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.7 in | Murphy 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Marble 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 Cherokee County by year
When hail season peaks in Cherokee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Cherokee County
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Cherokee County since 2006, on 81 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | ANDREWS 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | ANDREWS, Murphy 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Murphy 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Boiling Spgs, Peachtree 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Murphy 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mission 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bates Creek 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Murphy 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Unaka, Murphy 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Murphy 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 Cherokee 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).