Hail history for Fairview, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairview since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fairview
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 15, 2003
14 reports on 11 days since 1999 · #145 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Fairview
- 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 Fairview
The latest hail report in and around Fairview is from May 8, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fairview logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #145 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fairview accounts for 7% of the 208 reports filed in Buncombe County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 15, 2003 near Fairview.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2013, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (71% of reports); 93% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairview 0.5
- Buncombe County 6.6
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairview 8
- Buncombe County 80
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairview 0%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fairview | Buncombe | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 ESE Asheville | Buncombe | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSE Fairview | Buncombe | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 E Fairview | Buncombe | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 NNE Fairview | Buncombe | 16:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 29%
- 1–2 in 10 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSE Fairview | Buncombe | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Fairview | Buncombe | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.18 S Blue Ridge | Buncombe | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 NNE Fairview | Buncombe | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.32 ENE Fairview | Buncombe | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 E Fairview | Buncombe | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.64 ENE Fairview | Buncombe | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.28 ESE Fairview | Buncombe | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.56 E Fairview | Buncombe | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 E Fairview | Buncombe | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fairview | Buncombe | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 ESE Asheville | Buncombe | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fairview
- Swannanoa 9 km · 14
- Black Mountain 12 km · 19
- Fletcher 14 km · 18
- Asheville 15 km · 53
- Edneyville 15 km · 10
- Lake Lure 20 km · 26
- Mills River 23 km · 22
- Hendersonville 23 km · 20
Questions about hail in Fairview
How often does it hail in Fairview, North Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairview since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #145 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairview?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 71% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairview?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 15, 2003 near Fairview. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairview?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fairview had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2024.
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.