Hail history for McMinn County, TN

McMinn County has 99 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 56 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 7, 1985.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 99 since 1962

1″ or larger 56 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 7, 1985

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 McMinn County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 99 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 17, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
March 17, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
August 20, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 17, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A photo from social media showed a one inch diameter hail stone.

April 25, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Dime to golf ball sized hail reported on county road 613 between Athens and Etowah.

May 26, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	11	27	31	21	4

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 McMinn County

Has it ever hailed in McMinn County?

Yes — 99 hail events have been recorded for McMinn County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 56 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in McMinn County?

The most recent recorded hail event for McMinn County, TN is March 15, 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 McMinn County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 7, 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

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.