Hail Asheville, NC
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Asheville in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 6 reports, the largest measured 2.00 inches at 5 NNW Dana.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Asheville. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 16.8 hail reports a year, coming on about 7.8 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 2.75 inches, on May 8, 2024.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 inches penny | 2 N SkylandBuncombe County | Public |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 3 ENE Downtown AshevillBuncombe County | Cocorahs |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 4 E Downtown AshevilleBuncombe County | Cocorahs |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.00 inches hen egg | 5 NNW DanaHenderson County | Broadcast Media |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | 3 SSW Mountain HomeHenderson County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 1 SW Mills RiverHenderson County | Broadcast Media |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Asheville
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.75 inches | Baseball | Lake Lure, Rutherford County | May 8, 2024 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Fletcher, Henderson County | May 1, 2012 |
| 2.50 inches | Tennis ball | Barnardsville, Buncombe County | May 8, 2024 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Asheville Airport, Henderson County | Sep 11, 1997 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Enka, Buncombe County | Apr 16, 1998 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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