Rutherford County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Rutherford County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1", among 16 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 15 high-wind reports. 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.
Rutherford County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Rutherford County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Rutherford County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple Trees down on US 221 between R-S Central High School and US 64-74A in Rutherfordton. One tree was across Hardin Rd. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N Rutherfordton SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Social media picture of at least quarter size hail falling in Ellenboro. (GSP)”
“Trained spotter reports trees down in the Ellenboro area near the HWY 74 Bypass. (GSP)”
- Hail 1" 2 N Ellenboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Ellenboro SPC verified report
Friday, July 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Utility Company reported power outage due to fallen trees near Highway 64. (GSP)”
“Trees down. Also a door and some windows on a store front blown in. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 4 NW Sunshine SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Forest City SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees down on utility equipment in the Forest City area. (GSP)”
“Social media picture of a tree down in Rutherfordton. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown Forest City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Rutherfordton SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Power outages and utility line damage along Hines Rd. (GSP)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Harris SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Harris SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Rutherford County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Rutherford County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Rutherford County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Rutherford County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.