{
 "dataset": "Asheville, NC storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Deduplicated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-08-25T13:30:12.752+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "event_count": 17,
 "fields": {
  "date": "Event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "County or county-equivalent",
  "city": "Nearest city/place named in the source record",
  "event_type": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidence": "evidence level of the source record",
  "wind_mph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (blank if n/a)",
  "hail_in": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (blank if n/a)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)"
 },
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-04-hail-35.51--82.52",
   "lat": 35.51,
   "lon": -82.52,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 N Skyland",
   "date": "2026-07-04",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-29-hail-35.40--82.39",
   "lat": 35.4,
   "lon": -82.39,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 NNW Dana",
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "county": "Henderson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 5 NNW Dana",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Broadcast Media via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 2
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-12-hail-35.38--82.57",
   "lat": 35.38,
   "lon": -82.57,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 SW Mills River",
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "county": "Henderson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 SW Mills River",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Broadcast Media via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-12-hail-35.33--82.53",
   "lat": 35.33,
   "lon": -82.53,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 SSW Mountain Home",
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "county": "Henderson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 3 SSW Mountain Home",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-AVL-2026-04-19",
   "lat": 35.4319,
   "lon": -82.5375,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS)",
   "date": "2026-04-19",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) recorded a 54 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-AVL-2026-03-28",
   "lat": 35.4319,
   "lon": -82.5375,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS)",
   "date": "2026-03-28",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-03-16-tornado-35.81--82.54",
   "lat": 35.81,
   "lon": -82.54,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SSE Mars Hill",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "county": "Madison",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "A brief EF-0 tornado with peak estimated winds around 75 mph touched down just south of Mars Hill near Interstate 26. It traveled for about half a mile, uprooting several trees and snapping branches before lifting.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-03-16-tornado-35.83--82.48",
   "lat": 35.83,
   "lon": -82.48,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 E Mars Hill",
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "county": "Madison",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "An EF-0 tornado with peak estimated winds around 80 mph touched down several miles east of Mars Hill, uprooting and snapping numerous trees. A path of damage was evident for a little over 2 miles along Paint Fork Road before disappearing into the higher terrain approaching Chestnut Mountain.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-AVL-2026-03-12",
   "lat": 35.4319,
   "lon": -82.5375,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS)",
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) recorded a 55 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 55,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-07-wind-35.43--82.54",
   "lat": 35.43,
   "lon": -82.54,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Asheville Regional Airp",
   "date": "2026-02-07",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near Asheville Regional Airp",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 64,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-07-wind-35.46--82.36",
   "lat": 35.46,
   "lon": -82.36,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 W Bat Cave",
   "date": "2026-02-07",
   "county": "Henderson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Bearwallow Mountain NC ECONet site.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 80,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-07-wind-35.39--82.77",
   "lat": 35.39,
   "lon": -82.77,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 SE Cruso",
   "date": "2026-02-07",
   "county": "Haywood",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Frying Pan Mountain NC ECONet site.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-02-07-wind-35.76--82.27",
   "lat": 35.76,
   "lon": -82.27,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 SSW Mount Mitchell St",
   "date": "2026-02-07",
   "county": "Yancey",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Mount Mitchell State Park NC ECONet site.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-AVL-2026-02-07",
   "lat": 35.4319,
   "lon": -82.5375,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS)",
   "date": "2026-02-07",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) recorded a 64 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 64,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-AVL-2026-02-01",
   "lat": 35.4319,
   "lon": -82.5375,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS)",
   "date": "2026-02-01",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) recorded a 55 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 55,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-AVL-2026-01-31",
   "lat": 35.4319,
   "lon": -82.5375,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS)",
   "date": "2026-01-31",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) recorded a 53 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NC_ASOS automated observation — ASHEVILLE_MUNICIPAL_(ASOS) (AVL) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 53,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-09-04-hail-35.62--82.33",
   "lat": 35.62,
   "lon": -82.33,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Black Mountain",
   "date": "2025-09-04",
   "county": "Buncombe",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Observed along Laurel Circle.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS GSP — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  }
 ]
}