Hail history for Marshall, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marshall since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marshall
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 22, 2011
28 reports on 25 days since 1974 · #47 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Marshall
- 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 Marshall
The latest hail report in and around Marshall is from May 8, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marshall logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #47 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marshall accounts for 37% of the 75 reports filed in Madison 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 22, 2011 near 0.89 NW Walnut.
Reports were down 85% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marshall 0.8
- Madison County 2.1
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marshall 13
- Madison County 31
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marshall 0%
- Madison 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Walnut | Madison | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.12 E Walnut | Madison | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marshall | Madison | 14:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 SW Grapevine | Madison | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Marshall | Madison | 11:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 54%
- 1–2 in 13 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Marshall | Madison | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Marshall | Madison | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Marshall | Madison | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.78 SW Grapevine | Madison | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Walnut | Madison | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Walnut | Madison | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Marshall | Madison | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Marshall | Madison | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE Walnut | Madison | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Walnut | Madison | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.12 E Walnut | Madison | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 NW Petersburg | Madison | 12:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marshall
- Mars Hill 12 km · 11
- Weaverville 16 km · 27
- Barnardsville 20 km · 14
- Asheville 28 km · 53
- Canton 33 km · 14
- Swannanoa 34 km · 14
- Burnsville 37 km · 12
- Black Mountain 38 km · 19
Questions about hail in Marshall
How often does it hail in Marshall, North Carolina?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marshall since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marshall?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marshall?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 22, 2011 near 0.89 NW Walnut. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marshall?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Marshall had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.