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Hail history for Kingsport, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kingsport on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Kingsport ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Kingsport
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kingsport in the last two years.
Hail days near Kingsport by year
When hail season peaks near Kingsport
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Kingsport
Apr 27, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sullivan Gardens (5 mi from Kingsport)
National Weather Service description (English): NWS storm survey team reported thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail around Sullivan Gardens.Jul 27, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Springdale (1 mi from Kingsport)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported in Kingsport.Sep 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sullivan Gardens (5 mi from Kingsport)
May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Colonial Hgts (6 mi from Kingsport)
May 19, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kincheloe Mill (9 mi from Kingsport)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingsport
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF1 | Rock Spgs 6 mi from Kingsport |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Rock Spgs 7 mi from Kingsport |
| Apr 25, 2006 | F0 | Weber City 9 mi from Kingsport |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kingsport
159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kingsport since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 25, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Bloomingdale 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Carmel 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Colonial Heights 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Carmel 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bloomingdale 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 59 mph, estimated | Colonial Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bellamy 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mc Pheeter Bend, Church Hill 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fall Branch 1 wind report |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Marshall, Lynn Garden 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 Kingsport; 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.
Nearby cities
- Bloomingdale
26 hail days - Colonial Heights
28 hail days - Johnson City
30 hail days - Bristol
16 hail days - Bristol
16 hail days - Elizabethton
22 hail days - Chuckey
19 hail days - Greeneville
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 Kingsport.
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