Hail History

Hail history for Mills River, North Carolina

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mills River since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Mills River

Last hail
Jun 12, 2026
0.88 in, nickel size
Hail days, last 5 years
2
since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
Largest ever
2.50 in
tennis ball · May 1, 2012

22 reports on 21 days since 1997 · #69 of 255 North Carolina places

Hail map · Mills River

Mills River Etowah Fletcher Hendersonville Flat Rock Brevard Edneyville 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
22 most recent reports with a location; Henderson County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Mills River

The latest hail report in and around Mills River is from June 12, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 12, 2023.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mills River logged 15 reports on 14 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 #69 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mills River accounts for 14% of the 152 reports filed in Henderson County.

5% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 1, 2012 near 2 S Fletcher.

Reports were down 85% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2012, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Mills River 0.8
  • Henderson County 5.0
  • Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Mills River 14
  • Henderson County 67
  • Median North Carolina town on this site 7

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Mills River 5%
  • Henderson County 3%
  • Median North Carolina town on this site 0%

Hail over time

0246 1997: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 1999: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2000 2003: 2 reports, largest 0.75 in 2005: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2005 2006: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2007: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2008: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2009: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2010: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2010 2011: 2 reports, largest 0.88 in 2012: 5 reports, largest 2.50 in 2015: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2015 2018: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2020 2023: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2025 2026: 1 reports, largest 0.88 in
Reports per year, 1997–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0246 Jan Feb Mar April: 4 reports (18%) Apr May: 5 reports (23%) May June: 6 reports (27%) Jun July: 5 reports (23%) Jul August: 2 reports (9%) Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
All 22 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 1 1
2025 0
2024 0
2023 1 1
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1 1
2017 0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Jun 12, 2026 1 0.88 in —
Aug 12, 2023 1 1.75 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Mills River
Date Size Location County Time · source
May 1, 2012 2.50 intennis ball 2 S Fletcher Henderson 14:03 local · NCEI
Aug 12, 2023 1.75 ingolf ball 0.89 NW Rugby Henderson 15:50 local · NCEI
Apr 26, 2012 1.75 ingolf ball 0.69 S Mills River Henderson 19:30 local · NCEI
Jun 10, 2009 1.75 ingolf ball 1.1 SE Mills River Henderson 15:40 local · NCEI
May 13, 1999 1.75 ingolf ball Mills River Henderson 16:48 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Mills River
Date Size Location County Time · source
Jun 12, 2026 0.88 innickel 1.49 SSE Mills River Henderson 17:45 local · NCEI
Aug 12, 2023 1.75 ingolf ball 0.89 NW Rugby Henderson 15:50 local · NCEI
Jun 20, 2018 0.75 inpenny 0.56 E Mills River Henderson 13:59 local · NCEI
Jun 2, 2015 0.75 inpenny 0.89 SE Mills River Henderson 13:26 local · NCEI
May 1, 2012 2.50 intennis ball 2 S Fletcher Henderson 14:03 local · NCEI
May 1, 2012 0.75 inpenny 0.89 SE Mills River Henderson 13:52 local · NCEI
Apr 26, 2012 1.75 ingolf ball 0.69 S Mills River Henderson 19:30 local · NCEI
Apr 5, 2012 0.75 inpenny 0.89 SE Mills River Henderson 12:49 local · NCEI
Apr 3, 2012 1.00 inquarter 0.28 E Holly Spgs Henderson 14:30 local · NCEI
May 12, 2011 0.75 inpenny 1.24 SSW Avery Creek Buncombe 14:35 local · NCEI
Apr 9, 2011 0.88 innickel 0.89 SE Mills River Henderson 19:08 local · NCEI
May 28, 2010 1.00 inquarter 0.89 SE Mills River Henderson 16:05 local · NCEI

Hail history near Mills River

Questions about hail in Mills River

How often does it hail in Mills River, North Carolina?

22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mills River since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Mills River?

Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Mills River?

2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 1, 2012 near 2 S Fletcher. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Mills River?

The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Mills River 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 June 12, 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.