Hail history for Sumner County, TN

Sumner County has 163 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 75 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 19, 2011.

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 163 since 1959

1″ or larger 75 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 19, 2011

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 Sumner County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 163 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 11, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
November 7, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 10, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 11, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail was reported in Hendersonville.

June 19, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail was reported in the Oak Grove community along State Highway 174.

April 3, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

SKYWARN Spotter reported baseball size hail at White House.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	2	3	28	37	66	25

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 Sumner County

Has it ever hailed in Sumner County?

Yes — 163 hail events have been recorded for Sumner County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 75 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Sumner County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Sumner County, TN is March 11, 2026, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Sumner County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 19, 2011. 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.