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 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 36 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Asheville, NC Hail Map
The August 12, 2023 hail swath map for Asheville, NC covers approximately 472 square miles and includes an estimated 43,498 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 272 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 21,224 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 272 sq mi | 21,224 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 142 sq mi | 13,822 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 38 sq mi | 3,622 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13 sq mi | 2,219 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 643 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 5 sq mi | 1,968 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Asheville, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 12, 2023 hail swath map area for Asheville, NC, HailGeeks estimates 22,489 single-family homes, 781 townhomes, and 1,765 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 11,067 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 11,067 | 307 | 1,045 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,103 | 250 | 586 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,136 | 136 | 101 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,063 | 74 | 20 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 284 | 3 | 3 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 836 | 11 | 10 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 12, 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 August 12, 2023 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Asheville, NC region. Henderson County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 10,248 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 12 cities near Asheville, NC. Horse Shoe, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 2,036 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 12, 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 August 12, 2023 Asheville, NC hail map spans 31 ZIP codes. ZIP 28791 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,970.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2023 hail map for Asheville, NC currently list 1 public hail reports, 36 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 12, 2023 3:50 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 ESE Mills River | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 12, 2023 2:23 PM CT | 6 NNW Franklin | NC | Tree down along Hwy 28 in the Cowee area. | |
August 12, 2023 2:39 PM CT | 2 NNW Thorn Hill | TN | A few trees down. | |
August 12, 2023 2:45 PM CT | 4 WSW Maggie Valley | NC | A couple trees were reported down near the Blue Ridge Pkwy and Hwy 19 in the Soco Gap area. | |
August 12, 2023 2:56 PM CT | Maggie Valley | NC | Several trees down in the Maggie Valley area. | |
August 12, 2023 3:02 PM CT | 5 N Harrisburg | TN | Multiple trees down. | |
August 12, 2023 3:20 PM CT | 6 W Luck | NC | Tree down across Hurricane Creek Rd. | |
August 12, 2023 3:29 PM CT | 2 SSW Highlands | NC | Power lines downed on Clear Creek Rd. | |
August 12, 2023 3:29 PM CT | Waterville | NC | Several trees down in northern Haywood County. | |
August 12, 2023 3:31 PM CT | 1 NNW Cashiers | NC | Several trees down in Chashiers. | |
August 12, 2023 3:42 PM CT | Bybee | TN | Trees and power lines down. | |
August 12, 2023 3:42 PM CT | 1 NNE Luada | NC | Trees down on power lines/utility equipment. | |
August 12, 2023 3:50 PM CT | Bryson City | NC | Numerous reports of trees down across the county. | |
August 12, 2023 4:00 PM CT | Marshall | NC | Numerous trees down across the county. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 4:01 PM CT | 1 NNW Mountain Home | NC | Trees down on power lines/utility equipment. | |
August 12, 2023 4:22 PM CT | 1 NE Waynesville | NC | A couple of trees down in the Waynesville area. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 4:26 PM CT | 2 ENE Rocky Fork | TN | Several trees down along with a sign blown over. | |
August 12, 2023 4:26 PM CT | 3 E Swiss | NC | Tree down in the 700 block of Possum Trot Rd. | |
August 12, 2023 4:26 PM CT | 3 W Ramseytown | NC | Tree down on Little Creek Rd. | |
August 12, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 3 SSW Burnsville | NC | Tree down on Hwy 197 S. | |
August 12, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 3 SW Burnsville | NC | Tree down on Bakers Creek Rd. | |
August 12, 2023 4:34 PM CT | 1 WSW Lake Lure | NC | Tree down on Mark Twain Dr. | |
August 12, 2023 4:35 PM CT | 1 ENE Saluda | NC | Multiple trees down on power lines and utility equipment in the Saluda area. | |
August 12, 2023 4:38 PM CT | 5 WNW Bandana | NC | Tree down on Hwy 197 N in the Green Mountain area. | |
August 12, 2023 4:49 PM CT | Bakersville | NC | Trees down on power lines/utility equipment in Bakersville. | |
August 12, 2023 4:50 PM CT | 1 NE Columbus | NC | Tree down on utility equipment in Columbus. | |
August 12, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 3 NNE Piedmont | TN | Large tree along the side of McGuire Rd near the intersection of Shields Ridge Rd. | |
August 12, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 4 S Paris Mountain Stat | SC | Multiple trees down in the North side of Greenville. | |
August 12, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 1 NW Downtown Greenvill | SC | Multiple trees down on the East side of Greenville. | |
August 12, 2023 4:57 PM CT | Tryon | NC | Several trees down on power lines/utility equipment in the Tryon area. | |
August 12, 2023 5:05 PM CT | 5 NW Rutherfordton | NC | Tree down on Mountain Creek Rd. | |
August 12, 2023 5:21 PM CT | 2 NNW Forest City | NC | Tree down on Weatherstone Dr. | |
August 12, 2023 5:27 PM CT | 2 NNW Spartanburg | SC | Trees and power lines down at many locations across Spartanburg County. | |
August 12, 2023 5:32 PM CT | 3 NNE Cliffside | NC | Power line down on NC 120. | |
August 12, 2023 5:43 PM CT | Lawndale | NC | Trees down in Lawndale area. | |
August 12, 2023 5:48 PM CT | 2 SSE Thicketty | SC | Multiple trees down in Goucher White Plains area. | |
August 12, 2023 6:00 PM CT | 2 ENE Gaffney | SC | Tree down on 10th Street in Gaffney. |
| 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 August 12, 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 August 12, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 25, 2023 through Aug 7, 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 Aug 7, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Asheville, NC
Not sure whether the August 12, 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 August 12, 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 August 12, 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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