Hail history for Wilson County, TN

Wilson County has 129 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 77 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 17, 2022.

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 129 since 1966

1″ or larger 77 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 17, 2022

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 Wilson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 129 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 3, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 3, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 23, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 8, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar size hail was reported on Fite Road in Watertown.

June 17, 2022 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

A NWS employee reported hail fell ranging from ping pong up to tea cup size hail in Gladeville. Average hail stone was lime to tennis ball size.

June 17, 2022 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A mPing report indicated baseball size hail fell 5 miles east of Rural Hill.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	1	2	11	47	39	26

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 Wilson County

Has it ever hailed in Wilson County?

Yes — 129 hail events have been recorded for Wilson County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 77 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wilson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wilson County, TN is May 8, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Wilson County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 17, 2022. 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.