Hail in Cherokee County, North Carolina

Hail May 23, 2024 · Cherokee County, North Carolina

1.5 in

Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

An upper trough coupled with a strong jet streak allowed for a severe thunderstorm to produce damaging winds and large hail in southwest North Carolina.

Began near Slow Creek (35.1600, -83.9300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1178692. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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