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Hail history for Central, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 2, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Central
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Halls, Gates 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Central |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Henning 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Central |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Ripley, Henning 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Central |
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Of 22 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (12) and March (4).
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Apr 2, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Henning (10 mi from Central)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball-sized hail at West Tennessee State Penitentiary.Apr 25, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Ripley (7 mi from Central)
Jun 25, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Forked Deer (8 mi from Central)
Apr 15, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Halls (9 mi from Central)
Jun 4, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Edith (5 mi from Central)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | EF1 | Opossum 7 mi from Central |
| Apr 5, 2025 | EF1 | Woodville 5 mi from Central |
| Apr 5, 2025 | EF0 | Woodville 5 mi from Central |
| Jan 8, 2008 | EF1 | Double Bridges 8 mi from Central |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central
66 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Sep 7, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Henning, Gates, Halls 4 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Ripley, Double Bridges 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Nutbush 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Luckett 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ripley 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Gates 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 100 mph, a estimat | Gates, Flippin 7 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ripley 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2024 | 62 mph, a estimat | Gates, Nankipoo 2 wind reports |
| May 9, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Halls 1 wind report |
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 Central; 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 Central.
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