Hail history for Fletcher, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fletcher since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fletcher
- Last hail
- Jun 21, 2015
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 1, 2012
18 reports on 16 days since 1989 · #89 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Fletcher
- 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 Fletcher
The latest hail report in and around Fletcher is from June 21, 2015, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fletcher logged 13 reports on 11 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 #89 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fletcher accounts for 12% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 1, 2012 near 1.13 E Fletcher.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fletcher 0.7
- Henderson County 5.0
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fletcher 11
- Henderson County 67
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fletcher 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.13 E Fletcher | Henderson | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2003 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fletcher | Henderson | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1989 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Henderson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Brickton | Henderson | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.55 SW Midway | Buncombe | 16:42 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 50%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Brickton | Henderson | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.55 SW Midway | Buncombe | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.13 E Fletcher | Henderson | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Skyland | Buncombe | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Carolina Hills | Henderson | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.35 NW Hoopers Creek | Henderson | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 E Midway | Buncombe | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.74 ESE Midway | Buncombe | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.05 E Fletcher | Henderson | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 NNE Asheville Rgnl Arpt | Henderson | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Fletcher | Henderson | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Fletcher | Henderson | 14:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fletcher
- Mills River 9 km · 22
- Hendersonville 13 km · 20
- Fairview 14 km · 14
- Asheville 16 km · 53
- Etowah 16 km · 24
- Edneyville 16 km · 10
- Flat Rock 19 km · 16
- Swannanoa 22 km · 14
Questions about hail in Fletcher
How often does it hail in Fletcher, North Carolina?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fletcher since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fletcher?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fletcher?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 1, 2012 near 1.13 E Fletcher. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fletcher?
The most recent report in this data is from June 21, 2015 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fletcher had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fletcher since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 21, 2015.
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.