Hail history for Hamblen County, TN

Hamblen County has 54 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on April 28, 1959.

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 54 since 1959

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · April 28, 1959

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 Hamblen County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 54 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 26, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 1, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2011	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 26, 2018 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported.

May 26, 2011 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was reported near Highway 11E.

May 18, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Several cars were damaged and windows were broken.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	3	1	16	22	7	2

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 Hamblen County

Has it ever hailed in Hamblen County?

Yes — 54 hail events have been recorded for Hamblen County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hamblen County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hamblen County, TN is May 8, 2024, 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 Hamblen County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on April 28, 1959. 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.