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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Madison County, NC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Madison County, NC from June 28, 1974 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
76
Wind Reports
122
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Madison County, NC · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Madison County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 8, 2025
7:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CoCoRaHS observer reported pea-sized to half-dollar sized hail. Report time verified by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Canto, NC
1.50″ hail
Feb 9, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public measured ping-pong ball sized hail near the intersection of Meadows Town Rd and Sandy Mush Rd. Photo confirmed.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Canto, NC
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail observed near the French Broad River between Marshall and Hot Springs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Walnut, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
5:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNW Barnardsville, NC
1.75″ hail
May 8, 2024
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf Ball sized Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mars Hill, NC
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2024
4:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized Hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Marshall, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
9:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell for approximately 3 minutes in Marshall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Marshall, NC
1.50″ hail
Aug 10, 2021
8:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED PING PONG BALL (1.50") SIZE HAIL IN PETERSBURG... NC. ALSO REPORTED LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Mars Hill, NC
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2015
3:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, 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
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2014
6:50 AM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail near Marshall.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Marshall, NC
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2013
2:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, 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
1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Numerous reports of up to quarter size hail were received northeast of Mars Hail, generally on and near Interstate 26.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Mars Hill, NC
0.75″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Ivy, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
8:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near the Yancey County line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.68 E Bethel, NC
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
8:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.78 SW Grapevine, 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 Madison County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, 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
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Marshall, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
9:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, 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 Madison County, 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
Mar 16, 2026
11:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Smattering of downed trees in the Banjo Branch... Turkey Creek Rd & Holcombe Branch areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mars Hill, NC
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2025
5:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility line damage leading to outages along Culvin Creek Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Whiterock, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
10:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media video of several trees down approximately 5 miles WNW of Weaverville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Marshall, NC
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2024
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS storm survey found evidence of a series of damaging downbursts in the area centered around the Madison/Buncombe County line north of Leicester. On the Madison County side... numerous trees and large limbs were blown down along Graham Rd and vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Canto, NC
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2024
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree reported to be blown down in the storm near Marshall.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marshall, NC
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree reported blown down in the storm near Mars Hill.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mars Hill, NC
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple roadways with trees blocking driving lanes via 911 Call Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marshall, NC
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across the county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Marshall, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Madison County 911 call center reported several trees down in the vicinity of Mars Hill. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mars Hill, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Madison County 911 call center reported several trees and a few powerlines down from Marshall to Hot Springs. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Walnut, NC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, 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
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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 Madison County

8 reports
UNK category
Jul 28, 2026
9:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, 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
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak estimated winds around 80 mph touched down several miles east of Mars Hill... uprooting and snapping numerous trees. A path of damage was evident for a little over 2 miles along Paint Fork Road before disappearing into the higher terrain approaching Chestnut Mountain.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Mars Hill, NC
UNK category
Mar 18, 2026
11:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0 tornado with peak estimated winds around 75 mph touched down just south of Mars Hill near Interstate 26. It traveled for about half a mile... uprooting several trees and snapping branches before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Mars Hill, NC
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
9:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Madison County, 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 Madison County, 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
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jun 6, 1977
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, NC
Madison County · 7,827 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NC
F1 category
Jun 6, 1977
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Madison County, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Madison County, NC area census snapshot

People & households
Population21,640
Households8,399
Housing units11,201
Income
Median household income$58,628
$100k+ households34.1%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,827
Attached single-family32
Small multifamily558
Large multifamily237
Mobile homes2,534
Housing mix
Single-family share69.9%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share7.1%
Mobile-home share22.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,546
Renter-occupied1,853
Vacant units2,802
Home value & age
Median home value$263,500
Owner homes $300k+42.6%
Owner homes $500k+15.4%
Owner homes $750k+7.6%
Median year built1986
Older-home share39.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,093
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Madison County

28753 114
Marshall, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28787 61
Weaverville, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28743 47
Hot Springs, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28748 42
NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28754 42
Mars Hill, NC Hail, wind & tornado reports
28701 9
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 76 hail, 122 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Madison 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 Madison County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Madison County is 2.00″. It was reported near .56 W Bethel, NC on May 22, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Madison 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 Madison County address?

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