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Hail history for Dekalb County, TN
20 hail reports in Dekalb County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 21, 2018.
Cities in Dekalb County
Recent hail in Dekalb County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Dowelltown 1 hail report |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Alexandria, Dismal 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Dekalb County by year
When hail season peaks in Dekalb County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Dekalb County
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Dekalb County since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 14, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Temperance Hall 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Pisgah 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Laurel Hill, Evins Mill 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Phillippi 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Evins Mill 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Evins Mill 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Snows Hill 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Smithville 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Alexandria, Temperance Hall, Smithville 3 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 Dekalb 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).