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Hail history for Johnson City, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Johnson City on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 19, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Johnson City ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Johnson City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Johnson City in the last two years.
Hail days near Johnson City by year
When hail season peaks near Johnson City
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Johnson City
Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnson City (0 mi from Johnson City)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golfball-size hail in Johnson City.May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gray (10 mi from Johnson City)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gray (10 mi from Johnson City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at Gray.Jul 19, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jonesboro (6 mi from Johnson City)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at Sulphur Springs.May 19, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gray (10 mi from Johnson City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Johnson City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Milligan College 2 mi from Johnson City |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF1 | Jonesboro 5 mi from Johnson City |
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF1 | Mc Kinley 2 mi from Johnson City |
| May 8, 2009 | EF0 | Gray 9 mi from Johnson City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Johnson City
130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Johnson City since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 18, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Embreeville, Johnson City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Johnson City, Watauga 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Johnson City 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Flourville 1 wind report |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Elizabethton 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Valley Forge 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Stewart Hill, Woodlawn, Elizabethton 3 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Johnson City, Valley Forge 2 wind reports |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Unicoi 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Biltmore 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 Johnson City; 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 Johnson City.
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