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Hail history for Mcminn County, TN
44 hail reports in Mcminn County since 2006 on 29 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 25, 2020.
Cities in Mcminn County
Recent hail in Mcminn County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Athens Airport 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 Mcminn County by year
When hail season peaks in Mcminn County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mcminn County
171 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mcminn County since 2006, on 126 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Apr 25, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Hillsview 1 wind report |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Niota 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Athens, Union Mc Minn 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Riceville, Mars Hill 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Old Englewood 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Union Mc Minn 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Athens 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Manila 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Athens 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Mashburn 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 Mcminn 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).