Thunderstorm Wind in Henderson County, North Carolina

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2025 · Henderson County, North Carolina

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Ham radio operator reported large tree limbs blown down in the Fletcher area.

The wider storm

A broken line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved into western North Carolina from Tennessee during the early morning hours. Multiple reports of damaging wind gusts were received, along with isolated large hail.

Began near Hoopers Creek (35.4300, -82.4800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1266962. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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