Hail history for West Jefferson, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Jefferson since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · West Jefferson
- Last hail
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 31, 2019
11 reports on 9 days since 1988 · #227 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · West Jefferson
- 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 West Jefferson
The latest hail report in and around West Jefferson is from August 12, 2021, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, West Jefferson logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #227 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. West Jefferson accounts for 13% of the 88 reports filed in Ashe 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 July 31, 2019 near Baldwin.
The busiest year was 2015, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (45% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- West Jefferson 0.3
- Ashe County 3.3
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- West Jefferson 5
- Ashe County 46
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- West Jefferson 0%
- Ashe 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baldwin | Ashe | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.31 WSW Othello | Ashe | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | West Jefferson | Ashe | 03:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.03 WNW Baldwin | Ashe | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | West Jefferson | Ashe | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.31 WSW Othello | Ashe | — | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Baldwin | Ashe | — | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.03 WNW Baldwin | Ashe | — | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.47 E West Jefferson | Ashe | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Jefferson | Ashe | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Baldwin | Ashe | $1K | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Baldwin | Ashe | — | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1998 | 1.50 inping pong ball | West Jefferson | Ashe | — | 03:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | West Jefferson | Ashe | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S West Jefferson | Ashe | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Ashe | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near West Jefferson
- Jefferson 5 km · 10
- Lansing 13 km · 13
- Boone 25 km · 19
- Cove Creek 29 km · 11
- Millers Creek 31 km · 12
- Blowing Rock 32 km · 11
- Sparta 35 km · 11
- Foscoe 36 km · 14
Questions about hail in West Jefferson
How often does it hail in West Jefferson, North Carolina?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Jefferson since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #227 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in West Jefferson?
Most reports come in June, April, July. June alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in West Jefferson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 31, 2019 near Baldwin. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in West Jefferson?
The most recent report in this data is from August 12, 2021 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has West Jefferson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of West Jefferson since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 12, 2021.
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.