Transylvania 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 Transylvania County, North Carolina recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 59 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 73 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 14 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 Transylvania County
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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
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1147 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Sylva, or 6 miles southwest of Cullowhee, moving southeast at 20 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 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Brevard, or near Caesars Head State Park, moving southeast 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Brevard, or 4 miles southwest of Looking Glass. 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" Transylvania 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Brevard, or near Jones Gap State Park, moving northeast 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Walhalla, or 4 miles west of Devils Fork State Park, moving northeast 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1051 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles north of Walhalla, or 4 miles northwest of Devils Fork State Park, moving northeast 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Franklin, or near Cashiers, moving southeast at 30 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Brevard, or 4 miles east of Rosman. This storm was nearly stationary. 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 123 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles northwest of Pickens, or near Lake Jocassee, moving east at 5 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 118 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Brevard, or near Dupont State Forest, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles southwest of Brevard, or over Gorges State Park, moving southeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 341 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southeast of Franklin, or near Cashiers, 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Brevard, or over Caesars Head State Park, moving south at 20 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 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles southwest of Brevard, or near Gorges State Park, 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
4 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 18 miles northwest of Pickens, or near Gorges State Park, moving south 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 19, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph above 3500 feet. WHERE...Haywood, Macon, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected above 3500 feet. WHERE...Haywood, Macon, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected above 3500 feet. WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. WHEN...From 6 AM to 2 PM EDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Transylvania 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Brevard, or near Lake Toxaway, moving east 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Brevard, or 4 miles east of Gorges State Park, moving southeast 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 0.25" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected above 3500 feet. WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday. 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 55 mph expected above 3500 feet. WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected above 3500 feet. WHERE...Locations above 3500ft in Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected above 3500 feet. WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 5 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Brevard SPC verified report
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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1223 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Newport to 5 miles southwest of Hayesville. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Transylvania 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" Transylvania County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Transylvania County, NC?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 73 severe weather events in Transylvania 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 Transylvania County recently?
Yes — 59 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
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