Hail history for Cumberland County, TN

Cumberland County has 82 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on November 10, 2002.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 82 since 1959

1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · November 10, 2002

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 Cumberland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 82 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
May 6, 2022	2.25″	Tennis ball
May 5, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 3, 2020	1.25″	Half dollar
June 16, 2019	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 20, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Golf ball size hail was reported on Burgess Road near Crossville from a tornado-warned thunderstorm.

May 6, 2022 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Social media photos showed large hail up to 2.25 inches in diameter fell in Lake Tansi.

November 10, 2002 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Law enforcement reported baseball size hail on Highway 127 south.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	0	5	8	30	27	7

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 Cumberland County

Has it ever hailed in Cumberland County?

Yes — 82 hail events have been recorded for Cumberland County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cumberland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cumberland County, TN is May 20, 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 Cumberland County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on November 10, 2002. 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.