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Hail history for Sparta, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sparta on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 19, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Sparta
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Quebeck 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Sparta |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sparta by year
When hail season peaks near Sparta
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Sparta
Jun 19, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sparta (0 mi from Sparta)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported by the public in De Rossett.Aug 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Goulden Mountain (4 mi from Sparta)
Mar 31, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rockhouse (2 mi from Sparta)
Jul 14, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · De Rossett (9 mi from Sparta)
National Weather Service description (English): Facebook reports indicated golf ball size hail fell in the Derossett and Bondecroft communities.Apr 3, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Doyle (6 mi from Sparta)
National Weather Service description (English): Facebook photos showed very spiky golfball size hail fell in Doyle.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sparta
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | EF0 | Findlay 4 mi from Sparta |
| Mar 29, 2020 | EF0 | Rockhouse 2 mi from Sparta |
| Feb 5, 2020 | EF1 | Hensleys Chapel 5 mi from Sparta |
| Feb 5, 2020 | EF1 | Yankeetown 3 mi from Sparta |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF0 | Macedonia 8 mi from Sparta |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF1 | Onward 9 mi from Sparta |
| Nov 14, 2007 | EF0 | Bakers Xrds 9 mi from Sparta |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sparta
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sparta since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Aug 5, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Sparta, Findlay 4 wind reports |
| May 27, 2024 | 49 mph, estimated | Findlay 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Sparta 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Cummings 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Bon Air 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Sparta 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Sparta 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hensleys Chapel 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Yateston 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Doyle 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 Sparta; 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 Sparta.
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