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Hail history for Bristol, TN

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 5, 20260.25 in (pea)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 27, 2011

Ane haili ijiin 200616

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon12

Tornado ijiin 10 mile2

Wind reports within 10 miles99

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bristol on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Bristol ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Bristol

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 5, 2026	0.25 in pea	Bristol Tn 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Bristol	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Bristol meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Bristol

Of 16 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (4).

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Apr 27, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bristol (7 mi from Bristol)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail 7 miles southeast of Bristol.

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bristol (2 mi from Bristol)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in the City of Bristol.

Sep 28, 2006 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bristol (1 mi from Bristol)

May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bristol (2 mi from Bristol)

May 6, 2022 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Burson Place (5 mi from Bristol)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bristol

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 1, 2012	EF0	Haskell 3 mi from Bristol	0.6 mi long, 70 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011	EF0	Haskell 4 mi from Bristol	0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bristol

99 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bristol since 2006, on 75 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Dec 19, 2025.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 15, 2026	damage a reported	Benhams 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Blountville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Bristol Va 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 19, 2025	60 mph, a measured	Avoca 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Friendship 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Bristol 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Blountville, Leonard 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Avoca 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Oak Grove 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 3, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Blountville 1 wind report	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 Bristol; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Bristol.

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