Hail History

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Hail history for Bean Station, TN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 28, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)May 8, 2024
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles120

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bean Station on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 8, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Bean Station

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 28, 20261 in
quarter
Thorn Hill
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Bean Station
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Feb 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Thorn Hill
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bean Station
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 Bean Station by year

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When hail season peaks near Bean Station

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (4).

Jan1Feb1Mar3Apr4May5Jun4Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bean Station

Jun 21, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Luther (8 mi from Bean Station)

May 8, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bean Station (0 mi from Bean Station)

May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Morristown (9 mi from Bean Station)

Mar 17, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mooresburg (3 mi from Bean Station)

Feb 6, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Thorn Hill (9 mi from Bean Station)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bean Station

DateRatingWherePath
May 8, 2009EF0Thorn Hill
8 mi from Bean Station
6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 8, 2009EF1Big Creek
6 mi from Bean Station
3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bean Station

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bean Station since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 20, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedMorristown
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedBean Station, Treadway
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 4, 202560 mph, estimatedRussellville, Mooresburg
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202460 mph, estimatedMorristown
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedBean Station
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202460 mph, estimatedGalbraith Spgs
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202490 mph, estimatedRussellville, Barton Spgs, Bean Station
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 12, 202360 mph, estimatedMooresburg
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202360 mph, estimatedThorn Hill
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202360 mph, estimatedMorristown
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 Bean Station; 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 Bean Station.

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