Hail history for Cheatham County, TN

Cheatham County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 7, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

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.

Recorded events 56 since 1982

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 7, 2006

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Cheatham County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Cheatham County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
April 2, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 8, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 8, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
June 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
November 29, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Cheatham County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Estimated quarter size hail was reported in Ashland City.

April 2, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Estimated baseball size hail was reported northeast of Ashland City. This large hail damaged and broke several car windshields. Damages are a rough estimate.

April 7, 2006 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail almost the size of a softball reported at Ashland City. The picture of the hail was taken by Mr. Randy Morris and submitted to WSMV-TV.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	7	9	10	20	10

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 Cheatham County

Has it ever hailed in Cheatham County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Cheatham County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cheatham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cheatham County, TN is May 8, 2025, 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 Cheatham County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 7, 2006. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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

All 95 Tennessee counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.