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Hail history for Jefferson City, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jefferson City on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 27, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Jefferson City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Dandridge 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Jefferson City |
| May 17, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Deep Spgs 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Jefferson City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Jefferson City by year
When hail season peaks near Jefferson City
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Jefferson City
Apr 27, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Dandridge (9 mi from Jefferson City)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced 2 inch-size hail 3 miles southwest of Dandridge.May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dandridge (8 mi from Jefferson City)
May 6, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alpha (4 mi from Jefferson City)
Jun 2, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Jefferson Estates (4 mi from Jefferson City)
May 17, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Deep Spgs (10 mi from Jefferson City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jefferson City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF1 | Hodges 8 mi from Jefferson City |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Kansas 9 mi from Jefferson City |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Jefferson City 1 mi from Jefferson City |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Oakland 5 mi from Jefferson City |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Alpha 7 mi from Jefferson City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jefferson City
192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jefferson City since 2006, on 125 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on May 28, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Piedmont, Jefferson City, Dandridge 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Jefferson City, Dandridge 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2026 | damage reported | Alpha 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Talbott 1 wind report |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Alpha 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Jefferson City 1 wind report |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Jefferson City, Alpha 2 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Dandridge, Jefferson City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | New Line 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Flat Gap, Joppa 2 wind reports |
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 Jefferson City; 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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21 hail days
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 Jefferson City.
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