Hail history for Murphy, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murphy since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Murphy
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 6, 2005
15 reports on 15 days since 1981 · #136 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Murphy
- 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 Murphy
The latest hail report in and around Murphy is from July 28, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Murphy logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 33% of the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #136 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Murphy accounts for 26% of the 58 reports filed in Cherokee 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 June 6, 2005 near Murphy.
The busiest year was 1997, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Murphy 0.1
- Cherokee County 0.9
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Murphy 3
- Cherokee County 14
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Murphy 0%
- Cherokee County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murphy | Cherokee | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murphy | Cherokee | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cherokee | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Cherokee | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1981 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Cherokee | 13:00 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 5 33%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSE Texana | Cherokee | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Murphy | Cherokee | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Murphy | Cherokee | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Murphy | Cherokee | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murphy | Cherokee | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Murphy | Cherokee | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murphy | Cherokee | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 29, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Murphy And Andrews | Cherokee | 02:35 local · NCEI |
| Jan 24, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Countywide | Cherokee | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Murphy | Cherokee | 03:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1992 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Cherokee | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1989 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Cherokee | 13:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Murphy
- Hayesville 20 km · 14
- Andrews 22 km · 11
- Robbinsville 32 km · 14
- Franklin 59 km · 21
Questions about hail in Murphy
How often does it hail in Murphy, North Carolina?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murphy since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #136 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Murphy?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Murphy?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 6, 2005 near Murphy. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Murphy?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Murphy had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 28, 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.