Hail history for Perry County, TN

Perry County has 38 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 27, 2017.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 38 since 1988

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 27, 2017

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 Perry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 38 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 3, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 8, 2024	2.75″	Baseball
December 5, 2021	0.75″	Penny
March 27, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
May 4, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 4, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 8, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail as large as ping pongs was reported near Linden.

March 27, 2017 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public reported hail as large as baseball to 3 inches in diameter just south and southeast of Linden. Numerous homes and vehicles were damaged.

April 10, 2009 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Near the city of Flatwoods, hailstones were measured at 3.25 inches and weighed 1/4 pound.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	9	9	11	7

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 Perry County

Has it ever hailed in Perry County?

Yes — 38 hail events have been recorded for Perry County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1988, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Perry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Perry County, TN is May 8, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Perry County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 27, 2017. 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.