Hail History

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Hail history for South Pittsburg, TN

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles160

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Pittsburg on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near South Pittsburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Feb 26, 20261 in
quarter		Comfort
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from South Pittsburg		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		Glover Hill
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Pittsburg		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251.75 in
golf ball		South Pittsburg, Richard City, Cole City
7 hail reports · closest near the center of South Pittsburg		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 South Pittsburg by year

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When hail season peaks near South Pittsburg

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and March (5).

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Largest hail storms near South Pittsburg

Apr 27, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Jasper (5 mi from South Pittsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail on Battle Creek Road 7 miles west of Jasper.

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Antioch (2 mi from South Pittsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported approximately three miles southwest of Jasper. Windshields were shattered on several automobiles in the area.

Mar 1, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Haveron Chapel (4 mi from South Pittsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported two miles northeast of Orme.

May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Eastville (9 mi from South Pittsburg)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball-sized hail seven miles northwest of Watkinsville or two miles north-northwest of Eastville. The Oconee County Sheriff observed penny-sized hail near Bogart.

Apr 6, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Antioch (3 mi from South Pittsburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Pittsburg

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 29, 2016EF1Christian Home
10 mi from South Pittsburg		2.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF1Guild
10 mi from South Pittsburg		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF1Guild
10 mi from South Pittsburg		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Alaten
6 mi from South Pittsburg		2.2 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Moore Crossing
4 mi from South Pittsburg		10.0 mi long, 800 yd wide
Feb 28, 2011EF0South Pittsburg
1 mi from South Pittsburg		0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 21, 2010EF0Comfort
7 mi from South Pittsburg		0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 9, 2009EF0Jasper
9 mi from South Pittsburg		2.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Nov 14, 2007EF2Kimball
3 mi from South Pittsburg		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Pittsburg

160 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Pittsburg since 2006, on 102 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedBridgeport, South Pittsburg
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedBridgeport
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedSouth Pittsburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedRichard City, Sequatchie
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedGlover Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202649 mph, estimatedEdgefield, Long Is
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedJasper
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202564 mph, estimatedBryant, Haletown
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202560 mph, estimatedBrown Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202570 mph, estimatedJasper, Bolivar
2 wind reports		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 South Pittsburg; 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 South Pittsburg.

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