Hail history for Flat Rock, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Flat Rock since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Flat Rock
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Jun 19, 2014
16 reports on 13 days since 1988 · #114 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Flat Rock
- 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 Flat Rock
The latest hail report in and around Flat Rock is from June 25, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on June 25, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Flat Rock logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #114 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Flat Rock accounts for 11% of the 152 reports filed in Henderson 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 1.00 in (quarter) on June 19, 2014 near Flat Rock.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Flat Rock 0.7
- Henderson County 5.0
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Flat Rock 10
- Henderson County 67
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Flat Rock 0%
- Henderson County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Flat Rock | Henderson | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NNW Tuxedo | Henderson | 02:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Flat Rock | Henderson | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 SSW Valley Hill | Henderson | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.83 N Lead | Henderson | 15:44 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 69%
- 1–2 in 5 31%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 SW Flat Rock | Henderson | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 0.73 NNE Tuxedo | Henderson | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.93 N Lead | Henderson | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Flat Rock | Henderson | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NNW Tuxedo | Henderson | 02:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Flat Rock | Henderson | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.94 SSW Valley Hill | Henderson | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.94 SSW Valley Hill | Henderson | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 SSW Valley Hill | Henderson | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.83 N Lead | Henderson | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SSW East Flat Rock | Henderson | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 8 SE Hendersonville | Henderson | 15:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Flat Rock
- Hendersonville 6 km · 20
- Saluda 10 km · 12
- Etowah 13 km · 24
- Mills River 18 km · 22
- Edneyville 18 km · 10
- Fletcher 19 km · 18
- Columbus 22 km · 20
- Brevard 25 km · 24
Questions about hail in Flat Rock
How often does it hail in Flat Rock, North Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Flat Rock since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #114 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Flat Rock?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Flat Rock?
1.00 in (quarter size) on June 19, 2014 near Flat Rock. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Flat Rock?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Flat Rock 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 June 25, 2025.
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.