Hail History

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Hail history for Hendersonville, TN

Last hail within 10 milesMar 11, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 10, 2016
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles415

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hendersonville on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Hendersonville ranks #288 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Hendersonville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 11, 20260.88 in
nickel		Hendersonville
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Hendersonville		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		Inglewood, Maplewood
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Hendersonville		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Mt Juliet
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Hendersonville		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 Hendersonville by year

306107208209110511812213214115216317318119120221222123224225126

When hail season peaks near Hendersonville

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and June (11).

Jan2Feb7Mar7Apr12May11Jun1Jul2Aug1Sep2Oct2NovDec

Largest hail storms near Hendersonville

May 10, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Stone River (8 mi from Hendersonville)

National Weather Service description (English): Several Facebook reports and photos showed hail up to tennis ball size fell along Andrew Jackson Parkway in Hermitage. Numerous cars were damaged and several homes suffered roof damage and broken windows in a small area from Andrew Jackson Parkway southeast to Tulip Grove Road.

Feb 5, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Nashville Metro (5 mi from Hendersonville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported in Madison.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beardstown (9 mi from Hendersonville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported at the National Guard Armory.

Jun 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Donelson (10 mi from Hendersonville)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported golf ball size hail at the Opryland Hotel parking lot.

Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nashville (10 mi from Hendersonville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hendersonville

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 9, 2023EF2Madison
10 mi from Hendersonville		7.8 mi long, 400 yd wide
Dec 9, 2023EF2Rockland
2 mi from Hendersonville		23.5 mi long, 400 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF0Hermitage
10 mi from Hendersonville		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Green Hill
8 mi from Hendersonville		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF0Old Hickory
4 mi from Hendersonville		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Dec 11, 2021EF1Old Hickory
3 mi from Hendersonville		5.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 4, 2021EF0Saundersville
5 mi from Hendersonville		3.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 3, 2020EF3Mt Juliet
9 mi from Hendersonville		26.6 mi long, 1,600 yd wide
Jun 21, 2019EF0Donelson
9 mi from Hendersonville		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 2, 2015EF0Hopewell
5 mi from Hendersonville		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 2, 2015EF0Green Hill
6 mi from Hendersonville		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 30, 2013EF2Green Hill
7 mi from Hendersonville		4.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hendersonville

415 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hendersonville since 2006, on 151 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on May 24, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedInglewood, Hendersonville, Gallatin
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 9, 202660 mph, estimatedSilver Bottom
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202660 mph, estimatedMillersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202660 mph, estimatedStone River, Rockland, Hendersonville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedGoodlettsville, Rockland
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202549 mph, estimatedStone River
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedWhite Hill, Shackle Is
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202570 mph, estimatedMillersville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202570 mph, estimatedBerryville, Inglewood, Nashville Cornelia
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202560 mph, estimatedRidge Top
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 Hendersonville; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Hendersonville.

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