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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cherokee, NC from February 18, 1976 through June 24, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cherokee, NC · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 24, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cherokee, NC

3 reports
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0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
9:00 AM EST
Hail report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherokee, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 22, 2002
2:35 PM EST
Hail report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Cherokee, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2002
3:20 PM EST
Hail report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cherokee, 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 Cherokee, NC

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UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
8:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down along Big Cove Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across parking lot.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 trees down near US 441 and highway 19.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread trees down across Cherokee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 5 different trees down across the Qualla Boundary. A couple up near NPS land and others in Cherokee down across roads. No structures impacted at this time. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2022
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS REPORTED 5-7 TREES BLOWN DOWN. ALSO... A ONE-LANE SERVICE GRAVEL ROAD WAS WASHED OUT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Smokemont, NC
UNK mph
Apr 25, 2020
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TREE DOWN ON HOUSE IN CHEROKEE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherokee, NC
58 mph
Jul 27, 2014
8:41 PM EST-5
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media reported a 53-year-old man was extricated from his vehicle then later died from injuries suffered after a tree fell on his vehicle as he was traveling along Old Number 4/Jess Nations Rd. Other trees were reported down in the area as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SW Birdtown, NC
58 mph
Jul 5, 2012
4:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down across the north and east part of the county. The strong winds were mainly the result of outflow from an intense storm that developed and dissipated east of Cherokee.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ravensford, NC
58 mph
Jun 22, 2011
5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree blown down on Coopers Creek Rd, about 6 miles northeast of Bryson City. A tree also fell on Old Soco Rd in Cherokee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.57 WNW Birdtown, NC
58 mph
Dec 10, 2008
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in the Oconaluftee area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Cherokee, NC
58 mph
Apr 3, 2006
3:24 AM EST
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and large limbs blown down along highway 441 north of Cherokee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Cherokee, NC
58 mph
May 31, 2004
4:00 AM EST
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherokee, NC
63 mph
Jun 20, 2002
3:20 PM EST
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down, some onto homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cherokee, NC
69 mph
May 2, 2002
6:45 PM EST
Wind report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down. A tree and a power pole were blown down onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 NW Smokemont, 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 Cherokee, NC

1 reports
F1 category
Feb 18, 1976
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Cherokee, NC
Swain County · 5,727 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
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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 · City

Cherokee, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,631
Households772
Housing units923
Income
Median household income$48,173
$100k+ households11.1%
$150k+ households1.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached617
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily64
Large multifamily23
Mobile homes219
Housing mix
Single-family share66.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share9.4%
Mobile-home share23.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied487
Renter-occupied285
Vacant units151
Home value & age
Median home value$192,700
Owner homes $300k+28.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1985
Older-home share32.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars680
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 17 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Cherokee, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cherokee?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cherokee, NC is 0.75″. It was reported near Cherokee, NC on April 19, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Cherokee — 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 Cherokee address?

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