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Hail history for Grainger County, TN
14 hail reports in Grainger County since 2006 on 11 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 8, 2024.
Cities in Grainger County
Recent hail in Grainger County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Thorn Hill 1 hail report |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Washburn 1 hail report |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Thorn Hill 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Grainger County by year
When hail season peaks in Grainger County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Grainger County
104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Grainger County since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on May 22, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Rutledge 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Joppa 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fennel Store 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Tampico 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bean Station 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Rutledge 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bean Station 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Blaine 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Thorn Hill 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Rutledge, Joppa 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 Grainger County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).