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Hail history for Sweetwater, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sweetwater on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Sweetwater
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Fagin, Sweetwater 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Sweetwater |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sweetwater by year
When hail season peaks near Sweetwater
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Sweetwater
Apr 28, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Madisonville (9 mi from Sweetwater)
National Weather Service description (English): Emergency manager personnel reported thunderstorms produced golfball size hail 4 miles southwest of Madisonville.May 8, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fagin (9 mi from Sweetwater)
May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Madisonville (8 mi from Sweetwater)
May 20, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Niota (8 mi from Sweetwater)
Jun 14, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Sweetwater (1 mi from Sweetwater)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sweetwater
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | EF0 | Luttrell 5 mi from Sweetwater |
| May 30, 2025 | EF0 | Northpoint 4 mi from Sweetwater |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF0 | Mt Harmony 10 mi from Sweetwater |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF1 | Fagin 10 mi from Sweetwater |
| Oct 9, 2009 | EF0 | Niota 6 mi from Sweetwater |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sweetwater
142 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sweetwater since 2006, on 110 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 3, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Madisonville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Madisonville 1 wind report |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Niota 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Madisonville Airport 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Union Mc Minn 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Kincaid 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Union Mc Minn 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Sweetwater 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Manila, Kincaid 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater; 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 Sweetwater.
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