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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Asheville, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Asheville, NC from May 22, 1959 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 28715 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
71
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Asheville, NC · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Asheville, NC

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Downtown Asheville, NC
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video of Golf ball size hail near downtown Asheville via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Downtown Asheville, NC
1.50″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING user reported ping-pong ball (1.50 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Downtown Asheville, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Downtown Ashevill, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
7:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Luck, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
6:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture of 1 inch hail in Candler.
NWS Hail Report Location: Candler, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2014
1:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail near Leicester.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 W Leicester, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2012
2:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in the Biltmore Forest area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Biltmore Forest, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Skyland, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Candler, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
2:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Candler, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 17, 2012
1:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.5 SW Asheville, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
1:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several reports of hail up to the size of quarters were received from the north side of Asheville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.12 E Asheville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2011
1:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported at the intersection of Brevard Rd and I-40.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Boswell, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
1:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at Tunnel Rd and I-240.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Beverly Hills, 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 Asheville, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Downtown Ashevill, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility Company reported trees and powerlines down leading to scattered power outages across most of Buncombe County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nnw Downtown Ashevill, NC
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on powerlines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Skyland, NC
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2025
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and/or utility line damage leading to outages.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Downtown Ashevill, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Downtown Asheville, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Candler, NC
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2024
7:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of several large limbs and a tree down in the Enka area. One tree possibly on power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Candler, NC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the 93 block of old US 19 23.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Candler, NC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near 2151 Smokey Park Highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Candler, NC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a car near 66 Justice Ridge Rd. No injuries reported... but tree blocking both lanes of the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Candler, NC
UNK mph
May 7, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS BUNCOMBE COUNTY... INCLUDING ARDEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Skyland, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Candler, NC
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2021
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED TWO TREES DOWN IN WESTERN BUNCOMBE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Candler, NC
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2020
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUNCOMBE COUNTY COMMS REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY WITH THE LINE OF STORMS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Asheville, NC
UNK mph
Aug 22, 2019
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON HEMLOCK RIDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Canto, 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 Asheville, NC

2 reports
F1 category
May 6, 1999
5:02 AM EST
Tornado report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Asheville, NC
F1 category
Feb 18, 1976
1:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Asheville, NC
Buncombe County · 84,383 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
Showing 2 of 2
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 · City

Asheville, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population94,369
Households38,049
Housing units49,130
Income
Median household income$67,221
$100k+ households34.2%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached28,155
Attached single-family1,940
Small multifamily9,092
Large multifamily8,151
Mobile homes1,792
Housing mix
Single-family share57.3%
Attached-home share4.0%
Multifamily share35.1%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,138
Renter-occupied18,911
Vacant units11,081
Home value & age
Median home value$411,000
Owner homes $300k+71.5%
Owner homes $500k+33.3%
Owner homes $750k+15.0%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars34,908
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 71 hail, 99 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Asheville, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Asheville?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Asheville, NC is 2.00″. It was reported near Enka, NC on April 16, 1998.

A storm report showed up near my home in Asheville — 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 Asheville and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Asheville — 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 Asheville address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Asheville — 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 Asheville address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Asheville — 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 across Asheville, NC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Asheville, 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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