Hail history for Henderson County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Henderson County since 1963, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Henderson County
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 1, 2012
152 reports on 109 days since 1963 · #18 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Henderson 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 Henderson County
The latest hail report in Henderson County is from June 29, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Henderson County logged 100 reports on 67 hail days, about 5.0 reports a year. That is about twice the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #18 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Henderson County holds 2% of all 9,947 hail reports in North Carolina.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 1, 2012 near 2 S Fletcher.
Reports were down 68% in 2016–2025 (24) compared with 2006–2015 (76). The busiest year was 2006, with 13 reports on 10 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Henderson County 5.0
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Henderson County 67
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Henderson County 3%
- Median North Carolina county 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 S Fletcher | — | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Ottanola | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | 8 S Asheville Airport | $1.0 million | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 1963 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | — | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Rugby | — | 15:50 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 84 55%
- 1–2 in 64 42%
- 2 in + 4 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 E Fruitland | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.35 N Brightwater | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 SSE Mills River | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 SW Flat Rock | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Smyth | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.13 E Druid Hills | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 SW Edneyville | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NW Balfour | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.05 SW Hillgirt | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Lead | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Rugby | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 SE Upward | 16:06 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Henderson County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah | 24 | 1.75 in |
| Mills River | 22 | 2.50 in |
| Hendersonville | 20 | 1.75 in |
| Fletcher | 18 | 1.75 in |
| Flat Rock | 16 | 1.00 in |
| Edneyville | 10 | 2.00 in |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 9 | 9 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Dana | 8 | 8 | Aug 30, 2022 |
| East Flat Rock | 8 | 6 | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Horse Shoe | 7 | 7 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Fruitland | 5 | 5 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Chimney Rock Village | 4 | 4 | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Gerton | 4 | 4 | May 11, 2015 |
| Balfour | 3 | 3 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Hoopers Creek | 3 | 2 | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Barker Heights | 2 | 2 | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Valley Hill | 2 | 2 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Laurel Park | 1 | 1 | Jul 8, 2017 |
Questions about hail in Henderson County
How often does it hail in Henderson County, North Carolina?
152 hail reports have been logged in Henderson County since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.0 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Henderson County?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Henderson County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 1, 2012 near 2 S Fletcher. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Henderson County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Henderson County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was June 29, 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.