Hail history for Ashe County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Ashe County since 1988, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ashe County
- Last hail
- Jul 23, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 24, 2011
88 reports on 64 days since 1988 · #49 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Ashe County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Ashe County
The latest hail report in Ashe County is from July 23, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 23, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ashe County logged 66 reports on 46 hail days, about 3.3 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #49 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Ashe County holds 1% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median North Carolina county. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 24, 2011 near Glendale Spgs.
Reports were down 82% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (56). The busiest year was 2011, with 21 reports on 13 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ashe County 3.3
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ashe County 46
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ashe County 1%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Glendale Spgs | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E Jefferson | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baldwin | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Todd | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.74 ENE Glendale Spgs | 17:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 53 60%
- 1–2 in 34 39%
- 2 in + 1 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N West Jefferson | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.11 E Flatwood | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 E Flatwood | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 E Jefferson | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.56 E Jefferson | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.31 WSW Othello | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baldwin | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Nella | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.95 NW Warrensville | 12:22 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 W Hemlock | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.34 SSW Toliver | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.03 WNW Baldwin | 20:11 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Ashe County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 13 | 1.75 in |
| West Jefferson | 11 | 1.75 in |
| Jefferson | 10 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Ashe County
How often does it hail in Ashe County, North Carolina?
88 hail reports have been logged in Ashe County since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.3 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ashe County?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ashe County?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 24, 2011 near Glendale Spgs. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ashe County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 23, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ashe County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was July 23, 2022.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.