Hail Swath Map Preview
The Asheville, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Asheville, NC Hail Map
The May 7, 2023 hail swath map for Asheville, NC covers approximately 274 square miles and includes an estimated 34,138 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 129 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 15,147 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 129 sq mi | 15,147 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 101 sq mi | 13,894 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 41 sq mi | 4,689 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 408 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Asheville, NC, HailGeeks estimates 16,346 single-family homes, 305 townhomes, and 2,802 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,518 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,518 | 225 | 1,841 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,660 | 58 | 801 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,957 | 22 | 148 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 211 | 0 | 12 |
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Counties Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Asheville, NC region. Hamblen County, TN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 2,976 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 11 cities near Asheville, NC. Russellville, TN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 377 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 7, 2023 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 7, 2023 Asheville, NC hail map spans 22 ZIP codes. ZIP 37860 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 772.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2023 hail map for Asheville, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2023 3:26 PM CT | 3 SSE Whitesburg | TN | OVER A DOZEN TREES DOWN IN EASTERN HAMBLEN COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 7, 2023 4:04 PM CT | 2 N Dandridge | TN | NUMEROUS 24 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN ALONG CHESTNUT GROVE CIR. | |
May 7, 2023 4:21 PM CT | 1 NNE Newport | TN | MANY TREES DOWN. | |
May 7, 2023 6:15 PM CT | 2 S Skyland | NC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS BUNCOMBE COUNTY... INCLUDING ARDEN. | |
May 7, 2023 6:35 PM CT | 2 WNW Dana | NC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS A TREE DOWN AND SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF OF A HOUSE. | |
May 7, 2023 7:00 PM CT | Landrum | SC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN LANDRUM. | |
May 7, 2023 7:10 PM CT | Campobello | SC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN CAMPOBELLO. | |
May 7, 2023 7:35 PM CT | Inman | SC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN INMAN. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2023 6:30 PM CT | UNK | 3 ENE Hendersonville | NC | AN EF0 TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LESLIE WAY AND SUGARLOAF RD AND TRACKED SOUTHEAST ACROSS SUGARLOAF LN AND NEAR NAOMI DR. DAMAGE WAS PRIMARILY LIMITED TO MULTIPLE UPROOTED TREES AND SNAPPED LARGE LIMBS IN THIS AREA... ALTHOUGH MINOR DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE ROOF OF ONE HOME AND TO THE EXTERIOR OF A MANUFACTURED HOME. A COUPLE OF OTHER HOUSES WERE DAMAGED BY FALLING TREES. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 7, 2023 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 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 6, 2022 through Apr 14, 2023, 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 Apr 14, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Asheville, NC
Not sure whether the May 7, 2023 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 7, 2023 Asheville, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 7, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Asheville, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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