Hail history for Rosman, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rosman since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rosman
- Last hail
- Jul 9, 2012
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Jul 1, 2002
16 reports on 15 days since 1985 · #121 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Rosman
- 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 Rosman
The latest hail report in and around Rosman is from July 9, 2012, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rosman logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #121 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rosman accounts for 18% of the 91 reports filed in Transylvania 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on July 1, 2002 near Rosman.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rosman 0.5
- Transylvania County 3.0
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rosman 10
- Transylvania County 45
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rosman 0%
- Transylvania 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rosman | Transylvania | $20K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Powelltown | Transylvania | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Powelltown | Transylvania | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Rosman | Transylvania | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1990 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Transylvania | — | 15:32 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 9 56%
- 1–2 in 7 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.4 E Rosman | Transylvania | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.57 E Powelltown | Transylvania | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Powelltown | Transylvania | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Quebec | Transylvania | — | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Powelltown | Transylvania | — | 00:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Powelltown | Transylvania | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NE Rosman | Transylvania | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Rosman | Transylvania | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Rosman | Transylvania | — | 11:56 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Rosman | Transylvania | — | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rosman | Transylvania | $20K | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Rosman | Transylvania | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rosman
- Brevard 14 km · 24
- Etowah 28 km · 24
- Mills River 34 km · 22
- Flat Rock 36 km · 16
- Highlands 36 km · 10
- Cullowhee 38 km · 14
- Hendersonville 39 km · 20
- Waynesville 41 km · 16
Questions about hail in Rosman
How often does it hail in Rosman, North Carolina?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rosman since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #121 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rosman?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rosman?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on July 1, 2002 near Rosman. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rosman?
The most recent report in this data is from July 9, 2012 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rosman had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rosman since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 9, 2012.
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.