Hail history for Mitchell County, North Carolina
Every NOAA hail report filed in Mitchell County since 1985, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mitchell County
- Last hail
- Apr 1, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 9, 2011
35 reports on 28 days since 1985 · #88 of 101 North Carolina counties
Hail map · Mitchell 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 Mitchell County
The latest hail report in Mitchell County is from April 1, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mitchell County logged 21 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about half the median North Carolina county (2.4 a year) and ranks #88 of 101 North Carolina counties for all-time reports. Mitchell County holds 0% 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 9, 2011 near 0.89 SE Bakersville.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2008, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 86% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mitchell County 1.1
- Median North Carolina county 2.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mitchell County 17
- Median North Carolina county 32
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mitchell 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SE Bakersville | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Spruce Pine | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.8 N Penland | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Bakersville | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Spruce Pine | 13:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 20 57%
- 1–2 in 15 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Red Hill | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Bakersville | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Spruce Pine | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NE Bakersville | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 ENE Bakersville | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 NE Buladean | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.8 N Penland | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Buladean | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 NE Glen Ayre | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Buladean | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Buladean | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 NNW Altapass | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Mitchell County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine | 13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersville | 7 | 7 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Questions about hail in Mitchell County
How often does it hail in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
35 hail reports have been logged in Mitchell County since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #88 of 101 North Carolina counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mitchell County?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mitchell County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 9, 2011 near 0.89 SE Bakersville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mitchell County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 1, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mitchell County 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 April 1, 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.