Hail HistoryHail history for Unicoi, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Unicoi on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Unicoi
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Unicoi in the last two years.
Hail days near Unicoi by year
When hail season peaks near Unicoi
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Unicoi
Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnson City (9 mi from Unicoi)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golfball-size hail in Johnson City.Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonesboro (9 mi from Unicoi)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at Sulphur Springs.Aug 2, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Unicoi (1 mi from Unicoi)
Mar 27, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Mc Kinley (7 mi from Unicoi)
May 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Johnson City (8 mi from Unicoi)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Unicoi
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Milligan College 7 mi from Unicoi |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF1 | Jonesboro 9 mi from Unicoi |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF1 | Mc Kinley 8 mi from Unicoi |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Unicoi
94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Unicoi since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 18, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Embreeville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Erwin, Watauga 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Woodlawn 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Johnson City 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | New Victory, Mayday 3 wind reports |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Unicoi 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Limestone Cove 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Embreeville Jct 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Jonesboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Dry Creek, Davis Spgs 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 Unicoi; 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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- Johnson City
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26 hail days - Bristol
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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 Unicoi.
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