Hail history for Jackson County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Jackson County since 1985, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson County
- Last hail
- May 17, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 26, 2012
61 reports on 48 days since 1985 · #69 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Jackson 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 Jackson County
The latest hail report in Jackson County is from May 17, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson County logged 37 reports on 28 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 21% less than the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #69 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Jackson 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 April 26, 2012 near 0.56 W Bessie.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2012, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson County 1.9
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson County 28
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W Bessie | — | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.15 NNW Glenville | — | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Cullowhee | — | 09:22 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tuckasegee | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sylva | $1.0 million | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 28 46%
- 1–2 in 33 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Cullowhee | 03:36 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Cashiers | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | Pumpkintown | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 6.86 ESE Grimeshawes | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.14 W Webster | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 2.64 WNW Wilmot | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 E Balsam | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Willits | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 NE Cashiers | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SW Bessie | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.56 W Bessie | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Tuckasegee | 18:21 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Jackson County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Cullowhee | 14 | 1.75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 8 | 7 | May 8, 2025 |
| Sylva | 7 | 6 | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Cherokee | 6 | 6 | May 8, 2009 |
| Glenville | 3 | 3 | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Webster | 2 | 2 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| Whittier | 2 | 2 | Jul 8, 2016 |
Questions about hail in Jackson County
How often does it hail in Jackson County, North Carolina?
61 hail reports have been logged in Jackson County since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson County?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 26, 2012 near 0.56 W Bessie. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jackson County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 17, 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.