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Hail history for South Cleveland, TN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 20, 2006

Hail days since 200626

Days with hail 1 inch or larger18

Tornadoes within 10 miles13

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles160

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Cleveland on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near South Cleveland

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 2, 2025	0.88 in nickel	Prospect 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Cleveland	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near South Cleveland by year

When hail season peaks near South Cleveland

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).

Largest hail storms near South Cleveland

May 20, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hopewell (9 mi from South Cleveland)

Mar 21, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cleveland (5 mi from South Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail stripped leaves, dented cars, damaged shingles and broke car windows.

Apr 26, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cleveland (5 mi from South Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced hen egg-size hail in Cleveland.

Jun 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cleveland (2 mi from South Cleveland)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cleveland (4 mi from South Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail in Cleveland.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Cleveland

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 12, 2020	EF0	Mineral Park 7 mi from South Cleveland	1.7 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020	EF2	Cleveland 4 mi from South Cleveland	3.0 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020	EF1	East Cleveland 6 mi from South Cleveland	5.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020	EF1	Julian Chapel 9 mi from South Cleveland	4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	Ocoee 9 mi from South Cleveland	4.6 mi long, 155 yd wide
Apr 28, 2014	EF1	Gap Spgs 9 mi from South Cleveland	0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	Baugh Spg 8 mi from South Cleveland	16.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF1	Mc Donald 7 mi from South Cleveland	10.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Hopewell 7 mi from South Cleveland	1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Cleveland 4 mi from South Cleveland	2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	Cecilton 4 mi from South Cleveland	15.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Cleveland 5 mi from South Cleveland	1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Cleveland

160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Cleveland since 2006, on 114 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 17, 2026	damage reported	Cohutta 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 2026	damage reported	Ooltewah 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 1, 2026	damage reported	McDonald, Cleveland 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026	damage reported	Cleveland 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	damage reported	McDonald 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Cleveland Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Waterville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 2026	60 mph, estimated	South Cleveland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 2025	81 mph, estimated	Ooltewah, Collegedale Arpk, Cleveland 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Waterville, Union Grove 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near South Cleveland; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of South Cleveland.

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