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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Mills River, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mills River, NC from May 2, 1967 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
17
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mills River, NC · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mills River, NC

15 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 12, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Mills River, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2015
1:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported dime to penny size hail in the Mills River area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Mills River, NC
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2012
1:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Mills River, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple public reports of quarter size to golf ball size hail were received from the Mills River and Fletcher areas.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mills River, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2012
12:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Mills River, NC
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2011
2:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WNW Mills River, NC
0.88″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
7:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Mills River, NC
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
4:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Mills River and up to 2 miles west of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Mills River, NC
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2009
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in areas from Mills River to Mountain Home.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.1 SE Mills River, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2008
11:52 AM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Mills River, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
1:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near the Mount Pisgah campground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WNW Mills River, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2006
2:35 PM EST
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mills River, NC
0.75″ hail
Aug 22, 2003
2:18 PM EST
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Mills River, NC
1.75″ hail
May 13, 1999
4:48 PM EST
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mills River, NC
1.75″ hail
Jul 9, 1997
1:35 PM EST
Hail report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mills River, 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 Mills River, NC

17 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages south of Mills River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Mills River, NC
UNK mph
Aug 30, 2024
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 2 trees blown down and a couple power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Mills River, NC
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2024
5:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines/utility equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Mills River, NC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CALL CENTER REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN MILLS RIVER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mills River, NC
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2018
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED MULTIPLE LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 191. COUNTY COMMS REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON A HOUSE IN MILLS RIVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mills River, NC
58 mph
Jul 14, 2015
7:06 AM EST-5
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County comms reported multiple trees blown down in the Mills River area.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mills River, NC
58 mph
Jun 22, 2011
6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree blew down and blocked highway 191 in Mills River. There were also power lines blown down on Rugby Rd and power lines down on Naples Rd, both a few miles east of Mills River.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Mills River, NC
58 mph
Jun 18, 2011
1:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down from Mills River, across the north side of Hendersonville, to the Dana community, to East Flat Rock. One tree fell on a vehicle on Shady Bottom Rd in Mills River.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Mills River, NC
63 mph
Jul 11, 2010
3:07 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down in the Mills River area extending from about 4 miles west northwest of Mills River along North Mills River Road, to River Loop Road, to Turnpike Rd, ending about 2 miles southeast of Mills River along Ladson Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.22 W Mills River, NC
58 mph
Jun 10, 2009
3:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a home on Amywood Lane in Mills River. Trees were also blown down in Mountain Home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.43 SSW Mills River, NC
58 mph
Jun 25, 2007
12:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs blown down, which took down some power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mills River, NC
58 mph
Jul 21, 2006
1:50 PM EST
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mills River, NC
58 mph
May 2, 2002
8:05 PM EST
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mills River, NC
69 mph
Jan 23, 1999
10:30 AM EST
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mills River, NC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 1989
12:30 PM CST
Wind report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Mills River, NC

1 reports
F1 category
Oct 17, 1975
7:35 AM CST
Tornado report for Mills River, NC
Henderson County · 39,783 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

Mills River, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,214
Households2,818
Housing units3,122
Income
Median household income$88,359
$100k+ households47.7%
$150k+ households26.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,432
Attached single-family67
Small multifamily50
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes549
Housing mix
Single-family share77.9%
Attached-home share2.2%
Multifamily share1.6%
Mobile-home share17.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,423
Renter-occupied395
Vacant units304
Home value & age
Median home value$358,500
Owner homes $300k+62.2%
Owner homes $500k+33.3%
Owner homes $750k+16.8%
Median year built1997
Older-home share21.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,802
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 17 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Mills River, NC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mills River?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mills River, NC is 1.75″. It was reported near Mills River, NC on August 12, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mills River — 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 Mills River address?

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