HailEvidence → Murphy, NC → 2026-07-28
Did it hail in Murphy, NC on July 28, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 1 hail report within 10 miles of Murphy, NC on July 28, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Murphy on 2026-07-28
Distances are from the Murphy city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 4.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 20:42 UTC | 1 NE Murphy, Cherokee | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.4 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:19 UTC | 2 S Murphy, Cherokee | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:30 UTC | 1 NW Ivy Log, Union | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.6 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 00:30 UTC | 1 NE Ivy Log, Union | SPC · preliminary |
0.5 mi, hail: “Quarter sized hail to slightly larger hail in Murphy. (MRX)”
2.4 mi, wind: “Tree laying on top of vehicle just south of Murphy. (MRX)”
8.5 mi, wind: “Tree down across John Smith Road E. (FFC)”
8.6 mi, wind: “Trees down across Moccassin Road and Wilmar Circle. (FFC)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-29