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Hail history for Watauga County, NC
50 hail reports in Watauga County since 2006 on 37 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 9, 2008.
Cities in Watauga County
Recent hail in Watauga County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Beech Mountain 1 hail report |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Reese 1 hail report |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Deep Gap 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 Watauga County by year
When hail season peaks in Watauga County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Watauga County
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Watauga County since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 8, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Foscoe 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Sugar Grove 1 wind report |
| May 21, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sands 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Blowing Rock 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Valle Crucis 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Boone, Kellersville, Valle Crucis 4 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Kellersville, Matney, Rominger 3 wind reports |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Bethel 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Boone Blwng Rck Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Mabel 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 Watauga 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).