Hail Swath Map Preview
The Asheville, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 2 public hail reports, 30 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 28, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Asheville, NC Hail Map
The July 28, 2026 hail swath map for Asheville, NC covers approximately 925 square miles and includes an estimated 76,462 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 427 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 38,243 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 427 sq mi | 38,243 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 392 sq mi | 27,055 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 100 sq mi | 10,629 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 250 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 285 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 28, 2026 hail swath map area for Asheville, NC, HailGeeks estimates 37,462 single-family homes, 780 townhomes, and 5,460 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 18,521 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,521 | 445 | 3,041 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,205 | 230 | 1,774 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,513 | 99 | 629 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 103 | 3 | 7 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 120 | 3 | 9 |
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Counties Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Map
Hail from the July 28, 2026 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Asheville, NC region. Cocke County, TN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 4,482 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 14 cities near Asheville, NC. Greeneville, TN had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 2,714 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 28, 2026 Asheville, NC hail map spans 36 ZIP codes. ZIP 37722 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,865.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 28, 2026 hail map for Asheville, NC currently list 2 public hail reports, 30 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2026 8:47 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 Ese Thorn Hill | TN | Quarter sized hail reported near Thorn Hill with secondhand reports of wind damage from neighbors. Time estimated radar. |
July 28, 2026 3:20 PM CT |
0.25 in | 1 Nnw Beech Mountain | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2026 9:11 AM CT | 4 Ene Rutledge | TN | Several trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 1:51 PM CT | 3 E Bybee | TN | A few trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 3:10 PM CT | 2 Ne Luada | NC | 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down between Bryson City and Alarka. | |
July 28, 2026 3:40 PM CT | 3 Nnw Johnson City | TN | Power lines down State of Franklin Road and Bristol Highway. | |
July 28, 2026 3:50 PM CT | 3 S Watauga | TN | Several trees down across the county. | |
July 28, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 3 Ene Whiterock | NC | Scattered tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Cutshall Town_ Lisenbee and Calvin Creek Roads. | |
July 28, 2026 4:04 PM CT | 2 Se Sugar Grove | NC | Delayed Report: Social media picture shows a tree down in Vilas_ NC. Time is estimated from radar. | |
July 28, 2026 4:05 PM CT | 1 Wnw Greeneville | TN | Several trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 4:20 PM CT | 1 Nne Erwin | TN | Several trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 4:23 PM CT | 2 E Camp Creek | TN | Numerous trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 4:43 PM CT | 2 Ne Ledger | NC | Utility company reported trees and powerlines down leading to power outages south of Bakersville. | |
July 28, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 1 N Camp Creek | TN | Powerlines down near Citgo at corner of Camp Creek Rd and Greystone Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 28, 2026 4:53 PM CT | 4 S Allenstand | NC | 911 Call Center reports trees and powerlines down across most of Madison County. | |
July 28, 2026 5:00 PM CT | 3 S Newport | TN | Several trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 5:05 PM CT | 4 E Cedar Creek | TN | Several trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 5:09 PM CT | 2 N Pigeon Forge | TN | Two young trees snapped about three feet off the ground. 2 five gallon dirt filled planters toppled. Pea sized hail. | |
July 28, 2026 5:22 PM CT | 2 Sw Weaverville | NC | Trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 5:30 PM CT | Valdese | NC | Utility company reported trees and powerlines down leading to power outages near Valdese. | |
July 28, 2026 5:33 PM CT | 3 Ese Marshall | NC | Trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 5:42 PM CT | 2 Nnw Downtown Ashevill | NC | Utility Company reported trees and powerlines down leading to scattered power outages across most of Buncombe County. | |
July 28, 2026 5:42 PM CT | Marion | NC | Emergency Manager reports trees down across central and eastern McDowell County. | |
July 28, 2026 5:55 PM CT | 3 Wsw Downtown Ashevill | NC | Trees down. | |
July 28, 2026 6:01 PM CT | 2 Wsw Waynesville | NC | Utility Company reported trees and powerlines down leading to power outages in the Waynesville and Hazelwood. | |
July 28, 2026 6:11 PM CT | Balsam | NC | Tree fell onto a house in the Balsam community. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 28, 2026 6:15 PM CT | 6 E Franklin | NC | Social media reported trees and lines downed in the Ellijay area. | |
July 28, 2026 6:24 PM CT | Alarka | NC | Power outage attributed to fallen trees or limbs. | |
July 28, 2026 6:30 PM CT | 3 Nw Wolf Mountain | NC | 911 Call Center reports powerlines down near Triangle Road. | |
July 28, 2026 6:38 PM CT | 2 Se Lawndale | NC | 911 Call Center reports tree blocking the intersection of North Lafayette Street and East Double Shoals Road. | |
July 28, 2026 7:50 PM CT | 4 Se Moccasin Creek Sta | GA | Utility line damage near Bridge Creek Rd. | |
July 28, 2026 8:00 PM CT | 4 Ssw Pauline | SC | Tree down in roadway on Blackstock Rd near Riddle Rd. Time estimated. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2026 4:35 PM CT | UNK | 3 S Camp Creek | TN | An EF1 tornado occurred in a forested area of southeast Greene County. Satellite imagery indicated a path width of approximately 300 yards and length of 1.5 miles. No structures were impacted. Estima |
July 28, 2026 4:51 PM CT | UNK | 3 Nne Whiterock | NC | An EF-0 tornado_ with peak estimated winds of 80 mph_ touched down in the Allegheny area of Madison County. Initial tree damage_ consisting of broken large branches and a few uprooted or partially sn |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 28, 2026 Asheville, NC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Asheville, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Asheville, NC region as the July 28, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 4, 2026 through Jul 20, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 20, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Asheville, NC
Not sure whether the July 28, 2026 Asheville, NC hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Asheville, NC region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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