Henderson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Henderson County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 65 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 80 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Henderson County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1048 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Downtown Asheville, or near B.R. Parkway-Mount Pisgah To The Nc Arboretum, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 900 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Waynesville, or 4 miles west of Mount Pisgah, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Brevard, B.R.”
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Hendersonville, or 5 miles southwest of Saluda, moving south at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northwest of Rutherfordton, or 5 miles northeast of Lake Lure. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 102 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Brevard, or near Mount Pisgah. This storm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mount Pisgah, B.R.”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 623 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Hendersonville to 5 miles west of Pickens to 6 miles north of Clarkesville. Movement was east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Columbus, or 4 miles north of Tigerville, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 347 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Downtown Asheville, or 4 miles southeast of Canton, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brevard, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 136 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles southeast of Downtown Asheville, or 4 miles north of Bat Cave, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Columbus, or 6 miles south of Lake Lure, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Hendersonville SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Downtown Asheville, or near Swannanoa, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Brevard, or near B.R. Parkway-Mount Pisgah To The Nc Arboretum, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 2"
“At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Hendersonville, or 4 miles west of Bat Cave, moving south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 651 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Columbus, or 4 miles south of Bat Cave, moving southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 2" 5 NNW Dana SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Hendersonville SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brevard, or near Dupont State Forest, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Brevard, or near Dupont State Forest, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"
“At 740 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Hendersonville, or near Laurel Park, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Columbus, or near Saluda, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Saluda, Dana, East Flat Rock, and Lake Adger.”
- Hail 1.25" 3 SSW Mountain Home SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NE Etowah SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 S Mountain Home SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles north of Brevard, or over Mount Pisgah, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... B.R.”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Downtown Asheville, or near Asheville Airport, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In North Carolina, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, Polk Mountains, and Rutherford Mountains Counties. In South Carolina, Greenville Mountains County. WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In North Carolina, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, Polk Mountains, and Rutherford Mountains Counties. In South Carolina, Greenville Mountains County. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 836 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Brevard, or near Caesars Head State Park, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Hendersonville, or near Bat Cave, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Hendersonville, or over Mills River, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 428 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Hendersonville, or 4 miles north of Pleasant Ridge State Park, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 451 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Columbus to 10 miles northeast of Greenville Downtown. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Power outages and utility line damage along Hwy 64. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Hendersonville SPC verified report
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 900 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south of Hendersonville, or near Pleasant Ridge State Park, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected, and up to 70 mph on rigetops. WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.”
- Wind 65 mph Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 65 mph Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Brevard, or near B.R. Parkway-Mount Pisgah To The Nc Arboretum, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Henderson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Henderson County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 80 severe weather events in Henderson County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Henderson County recently?
Yes — 65 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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