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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28739

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28739 from August 24, 1996 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
32
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28739 · 1996–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28739

21 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 12, 2026
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Mountain Home, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2017
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR CUMMINGS COVE COUNTRY CLUB.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Hendersonville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2017
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: OBSERVED AT BLUE MOON ON PINNACLE PEAK DEVELOPMENT OFF OF PINNACLE MOUNTAIN RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Little River, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported a lot of hail up to quarter size on the north side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Flat Rock, NC
0.88″ hail
May 27, 2014
3:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Etowah, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported on Little River Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: SW Flat Rock, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2011
2:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in the Jeter Mountain area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.45 S Bowman Bluff, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell near the Valley Hill FD.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Valley Hill, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 2, 2011
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNE Bowman Bluff, NC
0.88″ hail
May 6, 2010
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This was the third report of hail at this spotter's house for the day.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 SSW Valley Hill, NC
0.75″ hail
May 6, 2010
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 SSW Valley Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
May 6, 2010
3:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marble to quarter size hail was reported on Crab Creek Rd, about 4.5 miles southwest of Hendersonville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.94 SSW Valley Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
Oct 11, 2006
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the Polk/Henderson County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 SE Hendersonville, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2006
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hendersonville, NC
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2006
1:09 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Etowah, NC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 28739

32 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
5:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed south of Hendersonville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Flat Rock, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and utility line damage causing power outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
11:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages and utility line damage along Hwy 64.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees and utility lines downed along Laurel Park Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Flat Rock, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Etowah area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Etowah, NC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage attributed to fallen trees or limbs near intersection of Erkwood Dr and Lyndale Rd. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County officials report multiple trees blown down west of Hendersonville from Mills River south toward Laurel Park.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Etowah, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
9:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down on power lines/utility equipment in the Horse Shoe area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Etowah, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2022
9:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN OFF FINLEY RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2019
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CUMMINGS GROVE GOLF COURSE HAD 3 TREES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2017
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A FEW TREES DOWN IN VALLEY HILL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2017
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY REPORTS TREE KNOCKING DOWN POWERLINE AT CRAB CREEK ROAD AND MISTY COVE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Etowah, NC
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2017
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF LAUREL PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Hendersonville, NC
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2016
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28739
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM BLEW DOWN A FEW TREES ON FAIRWAY KNOLL DRIVE LOCATED JUST NORTH OF CUMMINGS COVE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Etowah, NC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28739

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 28739 area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,656
Households9,298
Housing units11,083
Income
Median household income$70,464
$100k+ households38.7%
$150k+ households14.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,372
Attached single-family378
Small multifamily1,275
Large multifamily191
Mobile homes849
Housing mix
Single-family share75.5%
Attached-home share3.4%
Multifamily share13.2%
Mobile-home share7.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,316
Renter-occupied1,982
Vacant units1,785
Home value & age
Median home value$358,800
Owner homes $300k+62.8%
Owner homes $500k+28.7%
Owner homes $750k+11.6%
Median year built1983
Older-home share43.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,063
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28739 have on record?

Our records show 21 hail, 32 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28739, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28739?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28739 is 2.00″. It was reported near Asheville Airport, NC on September 11, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28739 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 28739 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28739 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 28739 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28739 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 28739 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28739 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 28739, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28739, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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