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Hail history for Clinton, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clinton on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 4, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Clinton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Clinton, Oak Ridge 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Clinton |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Beaver Ridge, Branch Hill, Byington 4 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Clinton |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Solway 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Clinton |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Oak Ridge, Batley, Norris 4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Clinton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Clinton by year
When hail season peaks near Clinton
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Clinton
Apr 9, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clinton (3 mi from Clinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter to golfball-size hail near exit 122 in Clinton.Feb 29, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Grove (9 mi from Clinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Highway department personnel reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail near Norris.Aug 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oak Ridge (10 mi from Clinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media personnel reported thunderstorms produced hail as large as a golfball at a mall in Oak Ridge.Mar 21, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Powell (8 mi from Clinton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Clinton Highway and Schaad Road.Apr 10, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Solway (9 mi from Clinton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clinton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2011 | EF1 | Oak Ridge 6 mi from Clinton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clinton
131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clinton since 2006, on 94 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Powell, Oliver Springs 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Knoxville 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Andersonville 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Oliver Springs, Clinton, Lake City 3 wind reports |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Powell 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Heiskell 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hillvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Byington, Norris 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Batley, Pedigo, Powell Airport 4 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Pedigo 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 Clinton; 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 Clinton.
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