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Hail history for Buncombe County, NC
136 hail reports in Buncombe County since 2006 on 82 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2024.
Cities in Buncombe County
- Asheville
53 hail days - Black Mountain
40 hail days - Woodfin
47 hail days - Swannanoa
44 hail days - Royal Pines
61 hail days - Weaverville
47 hail days
Recent hail in Buncombe County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Skyland, Downtown Asheville, Downtown Ashevill 3 hail reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Alexander 1 hail report |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Black Mountain 1 hail report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | West Asheville 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Craggy, Grovestone, Sandymush 4 hail reports |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Volga 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 Buncombe County by year
When hail season peaks in Buncombe County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Buncombe County
125 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Buncombe County since 2006, on 107 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on May 8, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Woodfin, Swannanoa 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Leicester 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Weaverville, Downtown Ashevill 3 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2026 | damage reported | Biltmore Forest 2 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Biltmore 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Bridge, Fairview 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Fairview 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Jupiter 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Blue Ridge, New Bridge 2 wind reports |
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 Buncombe 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).