Hail History

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Hail history for Athens, TN

Last hail within 10 milesMar 15, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 25, 2020
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles154

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Athens on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 25, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Athens

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Athens Airport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Athens		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Athens by year

3062073082093103115121311415116171181912021122232412526

When hail season peaks near Athens

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (7).

JanFeb4Mar7Apr7May6JunJul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Athens

May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Englewood (6 mi from Athens)

Jun 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Etowah (8 mi from Athens)

Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Old Englewood (6 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): An amateur radio spotter reported golfball-size hail fell in Englewood.

May 15, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Athens (1 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Athens.

May 28, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Athens (1 mi from Athens)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of highways 11 and 30.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Athens

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 17, 2018EF0Athens Airport
5 mi from Athens		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016EF2Poplar Hill
4 mi from Athens		11.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Mt Harmony
5 mi from Athens		0.7 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Wilson Station
10 mi from Athens		11.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Manila
8 mi from Athens		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Gudger
8 mi from Athens		11.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 4, 2011EF0Athens
1 mi from Athens		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 9, 2009EF0Englewood
8 mi from Athens		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF0Williamsburg
6 mi from Athens		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Athens

154 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Athens since 2006, on 116 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Apr 25, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Dec 18, 202560 mph, estimatedNiota
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202560 mph, estimatedAthens, Union Mc Minn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202560 mph, estimatedRiceville, Mars Hill
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202560 mph, estimatedOld Englewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedUnion Mc Minn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedAthens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202460 mph, estimatedManila
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202460 mph, estimatedAthens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202360 mph, estimatedMashburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202360 mph, estimatedFairview
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Athens; 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

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 Athens.

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