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Hail history for Davidson County, TN
Davidson County has 275 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 137 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 4, 1985.
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 Davidson County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Davidson County's peak: April.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Davidson County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Estimated quarter size hail was reported southeast of Pegram.
· 2.5″ (tennis ball)
Several Facebook reports and photos showed hail up to tennis ball size fell along Andrew Jackson Parkway in Hermitage. Numerous cars were damaged and several homes suffered roof damage and broken windows in a small area from Andrew Jackson Parkway southeast to Tulip Grove Road.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
Spotter reported baseball size hail at Whites Creek Pike.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 61 | 97 | 40 |
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 Davidson County
Has it ever hailed in Davidson County?
Yes — 275 hail events have been recorded for Davidson County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 137 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Davidson County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Davidson County, TN is November 7, 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 Davidson County?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 4, 1985. 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
- Shelby County 312
- Williamson County 197
- Rutherford County 194
- Knox County 169
- Hamilton County 168
- Sumner County 163
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.