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Hail history for Hardeman County, TN

Hardeman County has 93 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 48 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on April 7, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April
Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026
1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 1955 through 2026 largest · 4.25″ grapefruit April 7, 2006

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 93 since 1974
1″ or larger 48 NWS severe threshold
2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up
Largest recorded 4.25 grapefruit · 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 Hardeman County

1 Jan 4 Feb 17 Mar 29 Apr 24 May 8 Jun 2 Jul 1 Aug 3 Sep Oct 3 Nov 1 Dec

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 93 recorded events · data through April 2026
DateSizeComparable to
2.75″ Baseball
2.0″ Hen egg
1.0″ Quarter
1.75″ Golf ball
1.75″ Golf ball
0.75″ Penny
1.0″ Quarter
0.75″ Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

· 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail on the Hornsby Loop.

· 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg sized hail busted a vehicle wind shield.

Events by decade

1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s2020s
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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 Hardeman County

Has it ever hailed in Hardeman County?

Yes — 93 hail events have been recorded for Hardeman County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 48 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hardeman County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hardeman County, TN is April 3, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Hardeman County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), 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.