Hail history for Cherokee County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Cherokee County since 1981, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cherokee County
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 6, 2005
58 reports on 46 days since 1981 · #74 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Cherokee 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 Cherokee County
The latest hail report in Cherokee County is from July 28, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cherokee County logged 18 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 38% of the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #74 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Cherokee County holds 1% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 6, 2005 near Murphy.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 1997, with 8 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cherokee County 0.9
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cherokee County 14
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cherokee County 0%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murphy | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hiwasse Dam | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Peachtree | $5K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murphy | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ranger | — | 13:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 36%
- 1–2 in 37 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSE Texana | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Marble | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Marble | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 NNW Hiwasse Dam | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Slow Creek | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Valleytown | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Ranger | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Murphy | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Persimmon Creek | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Murphy | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 15 WSW Murphy | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ESE Mc Geetown | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Cherokee County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble | 8 | 8 | May 8, 2025 |
Questions about hail in Cherokee County
How often does it hail in Cherokee County, North Carolina?
58 hail reports have been logged in Cherokee County since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #74 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cherokee County?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cherokee County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 6, 2005 near Murphy. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cherokee County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cherokee County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was July 28, 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.