Hail history for Johnson County, TN

Johnson County has 23 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on September 10, 1957.

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 23 since 1957

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · September 10, 1957

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 Johnson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 23 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 9, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
October 18, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2011	0.88″	Nickel
June 9, 2008	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2007	0.75″	Penny
June 15, 2007	0.75″	Penny
September 28, 2006	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

April 9, 2015 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public reported quarter-sized hail fell near Trade.

July 27, 2014 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported at Laurel Bloomery.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	0	6	12	4	0

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 Johnson County

Has it ever hailed in Johnson County?

Yes — 23 hail events have been recorded for Johnson County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Johnson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Johnson County, TN is April 9, 2015, 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 Johnson County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on September 10, 1957. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.