Hail in McDowell County, North Carolina

Hail April 1, 2026 · McDowell County, North Carolina

0.75 in

Hail diameter

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Public reported 3/4 inch hail.

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon across the North Carolina mountains and foothills. A couple of the storms produced hail.

Began near Providence (35.6200, -82.0800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1330181. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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