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 1.75". There are 6 public hail reports, 29 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 1, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Asheville, NC Hail Map
The July 1, 2023 hail swath map for Asheville, NC covers approximately 434 square miles and includes an estimated 36,744 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 155 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 12,170 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 136 sq mi | 12,170 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 155 sq mi | 11,400 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 102 sq mi | 10,875 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 25 sq mi | 1,463 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7 sq mi | 252 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 6 sq mi | 333 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 4 sq mi | 251 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 1, 2023 hail swath map area for Asheville, NC, HailGeeks estimates 21,053 single-family homes, 559 townhomes, and 2,603 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 7,380 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,289 | 165 | 1,204 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,380 | 168 | 583 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,153 | 204 | 726 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 725 | 17 | 85 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 175 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 193 | 2 | 1 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 138 | 3 | 3 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 1, 2023 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 July 1, 2023 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Asheville, NC region. Buncombe County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 3,319 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 13 cities near Asheville, NC. Old Fort, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 84 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 1, 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 July 1, 2023 Asheville, NC hail map spans 32 ZIP codes. ZIP 28762 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 900.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 1, 2023 hail map for Asheville, NC currently list 6 public hail reports, 29 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 1, 2023 1:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 ENE Maggie Valley | NC | Quarter size hail reported by CoCoRaHS observer. |
July 1, 2023 1:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Maggie Valley | NC | Social media picture of quarter size hail in Maggie Valley. |
July 1, 2023 1:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Old Fort | NC | Social media picture of quarter size hail in Old Fort. |
July 1, 2023 1:25 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 S Old Fort | NC | Picture of 2 inch hail measured by the emergency manager. |
July 1, 2023 1:31 PM CT |
1.00 in | Candler | NC | Social media picture of 1 inch hail in Candler. |
July 1, 2023 2:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | Cedar Mountain | NC | The hail came down as icy slush of various sizes from pea sized up to around quarter sized. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 1, 2023 12:30 PM CT | 3 NNW Bent Creek | NC | Tree down on power lines along Sand Hill Rd. | |
July 1, 2023 1:16 PM CT | 2 W Old Fort | NC | Trees down in the 1700 block of Old US Highway 70. | |
July 1, 2023 1:18 PM CT | 3 E Maggie Valley | NC | Numerous trees down. Also hail reported near Maggie Valley but no report of the size of the hail. | |
July 1, 2023 1:28 PM CT | 1 N Candler | NC | Tree fell on a car near 66 Justice Ridge Rd. No injuries reported... but tree blocking both lanes of the road. | |
July 1, 2023 1:29 PM CT | 2 WNW Candler | NC | Trees down near 2151 Smokey Park Highway. | |
July 1, 2023 1:30 PM CT | 1 NW Candler | NC | Trees down in the 93 block of old US 19 23. | |
July 1, 2023 1:30 PM CT | 3 NNW Bent Creek | NC | Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNW Bent Creek. Tree down on power lines along Sand Hill Rd. | |
July 1, 2023 2:04 PM CT | 1 E Lake Lure | NC | Trees down on Buffalo Shoals Rd. | |
July 1, 2023 2:09 PM CT | 4 ESE Lake Lure | NC | Social media picture of trees down near Lake Lure. Nickel size hail also reported. | |
July 1, 2023 2:09 PM CT | 2 SSE Lake Lure | NC | Trees down on Island Creek Rd. | |
July 1, 2023 2:18 PM CT | 3 N Lake Adger | NC | Numerous trees and power lines down in the Sunny View community. | |
July 1, 2023 2:26 PM CT | 1 WSW Lake Adger | NC | Several trees down along Lake Adger Parkway. | |
July 1, 2023 2:30 PM CT | 2 NNE Lake Adger | NC | Emergency manager reports trees down on residence. | |
July 1, 2023 2:36 PM CT | Mill Spring | NC | Trees and power lines down across the Mill Spring area. | |
July 1, 2023 2:43 PM CT | 4 NE Rosman | NC | Tree down on Hannah Ford Rd near Green Rd. | |
July 1, 2023 2:52 PM CT | Cedar Mountain | NC | A tree at a golf course was split by the wind. Other limbs also downed in the area. | |
July 1, 2023 3:30 PM CT | 4 SW Pumpkintown | SC | Small trees down on property. | |
July 1, 2023 3:35 PM CT | 2 ESE Pickens | SC | Large tree limbs down on property. Dime hail also reported. | |
July 1, 2023 3:39 PM CT | 3 NNE Pickens | SC | Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNE Pickens. Metal shed blown across yard... destroyed. | |
July 1, 2023 3:45 PM CT | 1 NE Pickens | SC | Social media pictures of numerous trees and power lines down across the city of Pickens. | |
July 1, 2023 3:45 PM CT | Pickens | SC | Further discussion with the Pickens County emergency manager in conjunction with a plethora of social media pictures revealed that an extensive swath of wind damage occurred across the city of Pickens. Many trees were downed with a significant number falling onto power lines. Several power poles were also snapped. Pictures indicate that at least 8 homes sustained damage from falling trees... including two homes with significant damage to much of the structure. Other damage included the destruction of at least 3 outbuildings... metal highway signs bent over... and the destruction of numerous event tents. | |
July 1, 2023 3:50 PM CT | 4 W Mountain Rest | SC | 911 Call Center reports numerous trees and powerlines down across Oconee County. | |
July 1, 2023 4:08 PM CT | 1 NW Berea | SC | Tree blown onto a home. | |
July 1, 2023 4:08 PM CT | Liberty | SC | Trees down on utility equipment. | |
July 1, 2023 4:13 PM CT | 1 SW Berea | SC | Power lines downed on East Saluda Lake Rd. | |
July 1, 2023 4:13 PM CT | 2 E Welcome | SC | Tree blown onto a home. | |
July 1, 2023 4:13 PM CT | 2 W Franklin | NC | Multiple trees down on utility equipment in Franklin. | |
July 1, 2023 4:20 PM CT | 7 NW Salem | SC | 911 Call Center reports numerous trees and powerlines down across Oconee County. | |
July 1, 2023 4:39 PM CT | 3 NNE Pickens | SC | Metal shed blown across yard... destroyed. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 1, 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 July 1, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 9, 2023 through Jun 26, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jun 26, 2023.
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 July 1, 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.
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