Hail history for Asheville, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Asheville since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Asheville
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 16, 1998
53 reports on 44 days since 1962 · #15 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Asheville
- 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 Asheville
The latest hail report in and around Asheville is from July 4, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Asheville logged 25 reports on 22 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #15 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Asheville accounts for 25% of the 208 reports filed in Buncombe County.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on April 16, 1998 near Enka.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Asheville 1.3
- Buncombe County 6.6
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Asheville 22
- Buncombe County 80
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Asheville 2%
- Buncombe County 1%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 4, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1998 | 2.00 inhen egg | Enka | Buncombe | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Craggy | Buncombe | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 WNW Biltmore | Buncombe | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Enka | Buncombe | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Asheville | Buncombe | 13:02 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 53%
- 1–2 in 24 45%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Oak Forest | Buncombe | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW West Asheville | Buncombe | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Craggy | Buncombe | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.32 ESE Azalea | Buncombe | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 W Skyland | Buncombe | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Shiloh | Buncombe | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NE Wilson | Buncombe | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NNW Avery Creek | Buncombe | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Biltmore Forest | Buncombe | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 NNW West Asheville | Buncombe | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 WNW Biltmore | Buncombe | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 6.5 SW Asheville | Buncombe | 13:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Asheville
- Weaverville 14 km · 27
- Fairview 15 km · 14
- Swannanoa 15 km · 14
- Fletcher 16 km · 18
- Mills River 21 km · 22
- Black Mountain 21 km · 19
- Barnardsville 25 km · 14
- Canton 26 km · 14
Questions about hail in Asheville
How often does it hail in Asheville, North Carolina?
53 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Asheville since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #15 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Asheville?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Asheville?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 16, 1998 near Enka. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Asheville?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Asheville had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 4, 2026.
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.