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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Hot Springs, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Hot Springs, NC from June 6, 1977 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hot Springs, NC · 1977–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Hot Springs, NC

14 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 11, 2015
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE (Hss)Hot Spgs, NC
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2013
2:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell along Chapel Hill Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 NW Big Laurel, NC
0.75″ hail
Sep 9, 2009
2:35 AM EST-5
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This storm produced quite a bit of hail over the north central part of the county, including near the intersection of highways 208 and 12 where hail was reported to be 3 inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: .78 WNW Belva, NC
0.75″ hail
May 8, 2009
8:25 AM EST-5
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NE (Hss)Hot Spgs, NC
0.88″ hail
Mar 14, 2006
12:15 AM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Hot Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2002
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spring Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
12:45 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail accumulated to depths of 2 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spring Creek, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 1998
3:15 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Spgs, NC
1.00″ hail
May 25, 1998
1:46 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spring Creek, NC
1.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spring Creek, NC
0.88″ hail
May 7, 1998
3:25 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Laurel, NC
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
2:58 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Laurel, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1997
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Spgs, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1980
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Hot Springs, NC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports multiple trees blown down along Highway 212.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ne Whiterock, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports trees and powerlines down across most of Madison County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Allenstand, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered tree and/or utility line damage leading to power outages along Cutshall Town_ Lisenbee and Calvin Creek Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Whiterock, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Madison County 911 call center reported numerous trees down in and near the Spring Creek community. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Spring Creek, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down across the northern part of Madison County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Whiterock, NC
UNK mph
May 16, 2023
11:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF A TREE DOWN IN THE HOT SPRINGS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs, NC
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2023
8:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED MULTIPLE POWERLINES DOWN IN THE SPRING CREEK COMMUNITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Spring Creek, NC
UNK mph
Jan 12, 2023
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TINY HOME KNOCKED OF ITS BASE OFF OF NC-212 AND MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN ACROSS MADISON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Whiterock, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN AND AROUND HOT SPRINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs, NC
UNK mph
May 6, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES BLOWN OFF OF A ROOF ON A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2018
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs, NC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN BETWEEN HOT SPRINGS AND SPRING CREEK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Hot Springs, NC
58 mph
Jul 13, 2015
6:16 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reported multiple trees blown down near the Tennessee border.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.24 E Paint Rock, NC
58 mph
May 11, 2015
4:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public reported damage to a porch and several tin tiles removed from a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: .56 W Allegheny, NC
58 mph
Jul 27, 2014
11:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County comms reported multiple trees blown down across the county, primarily in the Spring Creek area.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Bluff, 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 Hot Springs, NC

4 reports
UNK category
Jul 28, 2026
9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado_ with peak estimated winds of 80 mph_ touched down in the Allegheny area of Madison County. Initial tree damage_ consisting of broken large branches and a few uprooted or partially sn
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Nne Whiterock, NC
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short path of tornado damage was found embedded within a larger area of downburst wind damage. However, the damage associated with this path was no more severe than the damage associated with the downburst. Multiple large trees were blown down, a shed was destroyed and another tossed, and the roof was peeled from an outbuilding. One fallen tree clipped a home in this area as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.56 NW Antioch, NC
F1 category
May 7, 1998
3:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado pulled a roof partly off a house and damaged three other houses. Debris from the houses was found about a half mile away on another ridge. Numerous trees were blown down through 4:37 pm EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Spring Creek, NC
F1 category
Jun 6, 1977
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Hot Springs, NC
Madison County · 7,827 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

Hot Springs, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population494
Households204
Housing units296
Income
Median household income$39,167
$100k+ households29.9%
$150k+ households4.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached168
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily68
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes59
Housing mix
Single-family share56.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share23.3%
Mobile-home share19.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied105
Renter-occupied99
Vacant units92
Home value & age
Median home value$184,900
Owner homes $300k+17.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1972
Older-home share64.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars183
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 14 hail, 42 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Hot Springs, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hot Springs?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Hot Springs, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Spring Creek, NC on May 7, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hot Springs — 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 Hot Springs address?

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