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Hail history for Colonial Heights, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colonial Heights on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Colonial Heights
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Colonial Heights in the last two years.
Hail days near Colonial Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Colonial Heights
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Colonial Heights
Apr 27, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sullivan Gardens (5 mi from Colonial Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): NWS storm survey team reported thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail around Sullivan Gardens.Jul 27, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Springdale (4 mi from Colonial Heights)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported in Kingsport.Sep 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sullivan Gardens (5 mi from Colonial Heights)
May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gray (5 mi from Colonial Heights)
May 19, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gray (5 mi from Colonial Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colonial Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF1 | Rock Spgs 4 mi from Colonial Heights |
| Jul 27, 2014 | EF0 | Rock Spgs 4 mi from Colonial Heights |
| May 8, 2009 | EF0 | Gray 6 mi from Colonial Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colonial Heights
102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colonial Heights since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jan 12, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Johnson City 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Bloomingdale 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Carmel 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Colonial Heights, Fall Branch 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Bloomingdale 1 wind report |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Flourville, Colonial Hgts 2 wind reports |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fall Branch 1 wind report |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lynn Garden 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Tri City Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Springdale 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 Colonial Heights; 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.
Nearby cities
- Kingsport
32 hail days - Bloomingdale
26 hail days - Johnson City
30 hail days - Elizabethton
22 hail days - Bristol
16 hail days - Bristol
16 hail days - Chuckey
19 hail days - Greeneville
21 hail days
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 Colonial Heights.
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