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Hail history for Benton County, TN
Benton County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 44 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 8, 2025.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Benton County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Benton County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.5″ | Ping-pong ball | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Benton County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Quarter sized hail near I-40.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Golf ball sized hail, about a quarter mile east of the courthouse.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
As the storm moved across the county, golf ball size hail was reported at multiple locations. Emergency manager report received through newspaper article.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 24 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Benton County
Has it ever hailed in Benton County?
Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Benton County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1989, including 44 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Benton County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Benton County, TN is March 15, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Benton County?
2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 8, 2025. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More Tennessee hail history
- Shelby County 312
- Davidson County 275
- Williamson County 197
- Rutherford County 194
- Knox County 169
- Hamilton County 168
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.