Hail Swath Map Preview
The Asheville, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 12 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 6, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Asheville, NC Hail Map
The May 6, 2022 hail swath map for Asheville, NC covers approximately 414 square miles and includes an estimated 29,998 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 197 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 13,984 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 197 sq mi | 13,984 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 147 sq mi | 10,132 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 39 sq mi | 2,612 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 15 sq mi | 1,732 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 sq mi | 744 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 sq mi | 641 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 153 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 6, 2022 hail swath map area for Asheville, NC, HailGeeks estimates 13,702 single-family homes, 86 townhomes, and 700 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,668 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,668 | 28 | 429 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,445 | 38 | 189 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,270 | 14 | 6 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 650 | 3 | 28 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 345 | 3 | 22 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 264 | 0 | 23 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 60 | 0 | 3 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 6, 2022 Asheville, NC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 6, 2022 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Asheville, NC region. Rutherford County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 2,214 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Asheville, NC. Mooresboro, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 34 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 6, 2022 Asheville, NC hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 6, 2022 Asheville, NC hail map spans 34 ZIP codes. ZIP 28114 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 818.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 6, 2022 hail map for Asheville, NC currently list 12 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2022 2:30 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 W Talbott | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2022 3:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 NE Mosheim | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2022 3:48 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 NNW Greeneville | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2022 3:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Gowensville | SC | NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL REPORTED ON THE GLASSY MOUNTAIN SIDE OF GOWENSVILLE. |
May 6, 2022 3:58 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 NE Campobello | SC | A LOCATION JUST EAST OF NORTH PACOLET ROAD HAD A BRIEF PERIOD OF HAIL AT LEAST THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. |
May 6, 2022 4:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Chestnut Hill | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2022 4:09 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 W Harris | NC | MOSTLY PEA TO MARBLE SIZED HAIL BUT A FEW HAILSTONES WERE QUARTER SIZED. |
May 6, 2022 4:30 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 S Ellenboro | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2022 4:35 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 N Mooresboro | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 6, 2022 4:37 PM CT |
1.75 in | Ellenboro | NC | IN ELLENBORO NEAR HIGHWAY 74. |
May 6, 2022 4:42 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 S Greeneville | TN | QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED 1 MILE SOUTH OF GREENVILLE. |
May 6, 2022 7:10 PM CT |
2.50 in | 2 WNW Boiling Springs N | NC | MEASURED HAILSTONES SHOWN ON FACEBOOK. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2022 1:15 PM CT | Rutledge | TN | FEW TREES DOWN. | |
May 6, 2022 1:30 PM CT | 3 SSW Cajah'S Mountain | NC | FROM 10 TO 20 TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG J M CRAIG ROAD. A FEW OF THE TREES WERE QUITE LARGE AND UPROOTED. A TREE LIMB PUNCTURED THE WALL OF AN OLD SAWMILL. THE TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN THE SAME GENERAL DIRECTION. | |
May 6, 2022 3:12 PM CT | 3 NNW Pickens | SC | TREES DOWN. | |
May 6, 2022 3:13 PM CT | 5 N Pickens | SC | TREES DOWN ALONG PORTER RD NEAR HIGHWAY 178. | |
May 6, 2022 3:13 PM CT | 5 ENE Nine Times | SC | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 ENE NINE TIMES. ROOF DAMAGE TO A STRUCTURE. | |
May 6, 2022 3:13 PM CT | 4 NW Pickens | SC | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 NW PICKENS. SEVERAL TREES KNOCKED DOWN ON POWER LINES. | |
May 6, 2022 4:13 PM CT | 5 ENE Nine Times | SC | ROOF DAMAGE TO A STRUCTURE. | |
May 6, 2022 4:13 PM CT | 4 NW Pickens | SC | SEVERAL TREES KNOCKED DOWN ON POWER LINES. | |
May 6, 2022 4:30 PM CT | 2 NNE Bryson City | NC | STRUCTURE DAMAGE ON DEEP CREEK RD. | |
May 6, 2022 4:35 PM CT | Hot Springs | NC | SHINGLES BLOWN OFF OF A ROOF ON A HOUSE. | |
May 6, 2022 5:08 PM CT | 2 SW Rogersville | TN | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN SEVERAL LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY. | |
May 6, 2022 5:25 PM CT | 1 NNE Johnson City | TN | TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTY. | |
May 6, 2022 5:30 PM CT | Newland | NC | TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
May 6, 2022 6:30 PM CT | 2 SSW Grandfather Mount | NC | REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN EASTERN PART OF COUNTY. | |
May 6, 2022 6:38 PM CT | 4 NNE Drexel | NC | SEVERAL TREES DOWN AHEAD OF A SLOWLY WEAKENING LINE OF STORMS. ON BATON SCHOOL ROAD. POSTED ON FACEBOOK. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 6, 2022 3:16 PM CT | UNK | 4 NNW Pickens | SC | NWS STORM SURVEY DETERMINED EF1 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN ON HAGOOD MILL ROAD. SEE PNS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. |
May 6, 2022 4:00 PM CT | UNK | 2 N Bryson City | NC | NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMS WEAK TORNADO. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 6, 2022 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 May 6, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 8, 2021 through May 5, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 5, 2022.
If none of these related Asheville, NC hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Asheville, NC region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Asheville, NC
Not sure whether the May 6, 2022 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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