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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Jackson County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Jackson County, NC from June 23, 1969 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
59
Wind Reports
122
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jackson County, NC · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Jackson County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
9:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Webster, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2025
10:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cashiers, NC
1.25″ hail
Sep 20, 2017
9:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: USFS PERSONNEL OBSERVED HALF DOLLAR (1.25") SIZE HAIL AND LARGE BRANCHES DOWNED AT THE WHITEWATER FALLS PARKING AREA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Cashiers, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sylva, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail near Balsam.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Balsam, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
5:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Willits, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
9:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in the Panthertown area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 NE Cashiers, NC
1.50″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A second severe thunderstorm dropped large hail in Cashiers and to the northwest of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SW Bessie, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported 6 miles west northwest of Cashiers, with half dollar size hail reported in town.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 W Bessie, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
6:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to the size of quarters was reported to be covering the ground in Tuckasegee.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Tuckasegee, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
1:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reportedly covering the ground near Thorpe Dam.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SSE Tuckasegee, NC
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
9:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NNW Glenville, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
12:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly dime to nickel size hail, with a few quarter size stones, fell at Fox Run Ridge|Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 S Rock Bridge, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
1:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 E Webster, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
1:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Cullowhee, 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 Jackson County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports a tree blown down on a vehicle on Highway 64 E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cashiers, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed blocking Shook Cove Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Tuckasegee, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power lines down due to fallen trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Webster, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County comms reports a couple of trees blown down along Dicks Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dillsboro, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 N Dillsboro. County comms reports a couple of trees blown down along Dicks Creek Rd. Emergency manager reports numerous trees and power lines down across
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dillsboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 Call Center reports powerlines down near Triangle Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Wolf Mountain, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a house in the Balsam community. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Balsam, NC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage near intersection of Shoal Creek Rd and Bob Hall Rd attributed to fallen trees or limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree completely blocking Snowy Owl Lane. Time estimated based on radar and time of power outage reported in same location by utility company.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility line damage and power outages off of Hwy 107.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Cashiers, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed along US 74/441.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Dillsboro, NC
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a house on Chickadee Lane in Savannah community. First responders indicated multiple trees down in vicinity. Time approximate. Report submitted via X.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Gay, NC
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
8:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on Hwy 19 near Harrahs Casino.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Cherokee, NC
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
9:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Webster, NC
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and/or utility line damage near Rosemount Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Balsam, 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 Jackson County

6 reports
UNK category
Jun 6, 2024
4:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief tornado touched down in a wooded area just below Lake Glenville near Shoal Creek Mountain Road. The tornado crossed Shoal Creek Mountain Road twice where the road takes a sharp hairpin turn. The tornado reached peak intensity of 105mph in this area where numerous trees were uprooted or snapped with large branches also snapped off. The tornado crossed Highway 107 and moved northeast where it ascended Pilot Mountain... passing very close to the summit. A narrow and focused swath of downed trees was documented where the tornado crossed Big Pilot Mountain Road. The tornado descended Pilot Mountain and into the Simms Valley community where a couple trees were uprooted and numerous large branches snapped. This tornado occurred at the same time as the main tornado (Glenville Tornado #1) was passing through the Trout Creek area. This tornado (Glenville Tornado #2) quickly turned to the north as it moved towards Trout Creek and dissipated as it merged with the broader area of rotati
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Tuckasegee, NC
UNK category
Jun 6, 2024
4:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down in a heavily wooded area in the Cowee Mountains just east of Pumpkintown and near the Macon County line. The tornado produced minor tree damage as it ascended a ridge near Kirby Knob. The tornado rapidly strengthened as it descended through Cullowhee Gap and crossed Tilley Creek Road. Multiple trees were uprooted along the road with numerous large branches snapped. The tornado quickly reached peak intensity of EF-2 with 115mph winds just east of Tilley Creek Road where an extensive swath of trees received considerable damage. Approximately 800f the trees in this swath were either snapped or uprooted with the trees still standing having multiple branches snapped off. The tornado weakened back to a high-end EF- 1 snapping or uprooting many trees as it passed just below Moss Knob. The tornado turned southeast remaining in a remote and heavily wooded area as it continued to down numerous trees between Pine Knob and Low Ridge with the damage path focused near
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Gay, NC
UNK category
May 11, 2024
4:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Survey confirmed a tornado based on a path of damage in the Nantahala National Forest in Jackson County. Tornado damage observed between Tilley Creek Rd and Highway 107. Further surveying will be completed by county officials using drone photography... but evidence collected so far indicates an EF1 tornado with 110 mph winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Tuckasegee, NC
EF0 category
Mar 2, 2012
9:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey found the path of a weak tornado in the Lake Glenville area. The tornado began along Pine Creek Rd about halfway between the Macon County line and the Lake. It traveled east southeast from there, crossing North Norton Rd and Woods Mountain Trail. Multiple trees were uprooted and snapped and a few homes and one church received minor roof damage. The tornado then crossed the lake and affected Glenshore Dr snapping and uprooting more trees and causing a tree to fall on a home, damaging the roof. The damage path ended there, at the shore of Lake Glenville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 ENE Erastus, NC
F2 category
Jun 28, 1976
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F0 category
Mar 12, 1975
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Jackson County, NC
Jackson County · 19,177 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Jackson County

Sylva, NC 59
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Cullowhee, NC 41
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Cashiers, NC 30
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Glenville, NC 16
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Whittier, NC 13
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Forest Hills, NC 8
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Dillsboro, NC 7
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Jackson County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population43,089
Households18,164
Housing units27,385
Income
Median household income$53,479
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households9.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached19,177
Attached single-family304
Small multifamily1,698
Large multifamily1,631
Mobile homes4,439
Housing mix
Single-family share70.0%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share12.2%
Mobile-home share16.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,370
Renter-occupied6,794
Vacant units9,221
Home value & age
Median home value$253,900
Owner homes $300k+39.1%
Owner homes $500k+17.0%
Owner homes $750k+9.1%
Median year built1990
Older-home share33.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars17,421
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Jackson County

28779 62
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28719 40
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28723 39
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28741 28
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28717 26
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28751 26
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28789 19
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28774 12
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28788 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 59 hail, 122 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Jackson County, 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 Jackson County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Jackson County is 1.75″. It was reported near .56 W Bessie, NC on April 26, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jackson County — 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 Jackson County address?

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