Hail history for Haywood County, TN

Haywood County has 45 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 27, 1972.

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 45 since 1964

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 27, 1972

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 Haywood County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 45 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
December 9, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2018	0.75″	Penny
March 27, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2013 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell on Highway 76 in Dancyville.

February 5, 2008 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell from Dancyville to Exit 60 of Interstate 40, roughly 5 miles southeast of Brownsville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	3	10	16	8	6

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 Haywood County

Has it ever hailed in Haywood County?

Yes — 45 hail events have been recorded for Haywood County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1964, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Haywood County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Haywood County, TN is May 2, 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 Haywood County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 27, 1972. 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.