Hail History

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Hail history for East Ridge, TN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles284

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Ridge on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near East Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Graysville
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from East Ridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 27, 20251 in
quarter		Lookout Mountain
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from East Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20251 in
quarter		Alton Park, East Chattanooga
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from East Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251 in
quarter		Hamillville, Worley, Brainerd Hills
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from East Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251 in
quarter		Alton Park
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from East Ridge		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 East Ridge by year

9062074083092108112121131141516317181192021122223124425126

When hail season peaks near East Ridge

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (9).

Jan1Feb8Mar8Apr9May10Jun3Jul3Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near East Ridge

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Chickamauga (4 mi from East Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail was reported on highway 27 in Chattanooga.

May 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chickamauga (4 mi from East Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg size hail was reported along interstate 75 near Hamilton Place Mall.

Mar 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Signal Mountain (9 mi from East Ridge)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Oglethorpe (5 mi from East Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): The public observed golf ball-sized hail across northern Catoosa county, including the northern side of Ringgold.

Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harrison (9 mi from East Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail on Highway 58 in Harrison.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Ridge

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 12, 2020EF1Cloud Springs
5 mi from East Ridge		4.9 mi long, 580 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF3East Ridge
4 mi from East Ridge		12.8 mi long, 1,500 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016EF0Copeland
10 mi from East Ridge		1.3 mi long, 225 yd wide
Oct 6, 2014EF1Copeland
9 mi from East Ridge		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF3Bartlebaugh
9 mi from East Ridge		9.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Alton Park
5 mi from East Ridge		0.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Lookout Mountain
2 mi from East Ridge		2.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Tiftona
7 mi from East Ridge		2.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Lupton City
7 mi from East Ridge		2.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Harrison
9 mi from East Ridge		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Lovell Field Chat
2 mi from East Ridge		3.8 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Summit
9 mi from East Ridge		4.0 mi long, 90 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Ridge

284 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Ridge since 2006, on 163 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Aug 7, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 2026damage reportedSignal Mountain
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202659 mph, measuredBoynton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 2026damage reportedLookout Mountain, Ringgold
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedEast Brainerd
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 1, 2026damage reportedRossville, Wildwood, Graysville
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedFort Oglethorpe
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedFairview, Lakeview, Chattanooga
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202670 mph, estimatedLookout Mountain, East Lake, Tiftona
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedChickamauga, Brainerd
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 202660 mph, estimatedSignal Mountain
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 East Ridge; 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 East Ridge.

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