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Hail history for Brighton, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brighton on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Brighton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Atoka 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Brighton |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Brighton, Crosstown 2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Brighton |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Idaville, Gilt Edge 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Brighton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Brighton by year
When hail season peaks near Brighton
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Brighton
Apr 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tipton (7 mi from Brighton)
Mar 27, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Covington (7 mi from Brighton)
May 15, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Solo (7 mi from Brighton)
May 25, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Canaan Grove (8 mi from Brighton)
May 15, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Crosstown (3 mi from Brighton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brighton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | Munford 6 mi from Brighton |
| May 9, 2021 | EF1 | Drummonds 10 mi from Brighton |
| Apr 30, 2017 | EF0 | Covington 6 mi from Brighton |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF0 | Rosemark 9 mi from Brighton |
| May 31, 2013 | EF1 | Avrett 9 mi from Brighton |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF0 | Gainesville 7 mi from Brighton |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF0 | Canaan Grove 8 mi from Brighton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brighton
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brighton since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 14, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | damage reported | Munford 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2026 | damage reported | Garland 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Tipton, Flatwood 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brighton, Holly Grove, Brighton Cates Airport 4 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Peckerwood Pt, Brighton Cates Airport, Brighton 4 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 49 mph, estimated | Mason 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brighton Cates Airport, Covington 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Crosstown 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Clopton 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Garland 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 Brighton; 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 Brighton.
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