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Hail history for Van Buren County, TN
14 hail reports in Van Buren County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 2, 2012.
Recent hail in Van Buren County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Mooneyham 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Van Buren County by year
When hail season peaks in Van Buren County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Van Buren County
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Van Buren County since 2006, on 21 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Spencer 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 96 mph, estimated | Mooneyham, Spencer 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Piney 1 wind report |
| Jan 1, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Phiferes 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Mooneyham 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Spencer 1 wind report |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Bone Cave 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Spencer 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 70 mph, estimated | Phiferes 1 wind report |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Phiferes 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 Van Buren 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).