Hail history for Williamson County, TN

Williamson County has 197 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 135 of them 1″ or larger and 19 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 20, 2025.

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 197 since 1961

1″ or larger 135 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 19 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 20, 2025

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 Williamson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 197 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
November 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 20, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

November 7, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Estimated quarter size hail was reported near Arrington.

May 20, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Estimated 3-inch hail was reported on Keystone Drive south of Franklin.

May 20, 2025 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Measured 3-inch hail was reported in Franklin.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	4	11	46	46	86

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 Williamson County

Has it ever hailed in Williamson County?

Yes — 197 hail events have been recorded for Williamson County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 135 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Williamson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Williamson County, TN is November 7, 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 Williamson County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 20, 2025. 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.