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Hail history for Elizabethton, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Elizabethton on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Elizabethton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hopson 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Elizabethton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Elizabethton by year
When hail season peaks near Elizabethton
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Elizabethton
Jun 12, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Johnson City (8 mi from Elizabethton)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golfball-size hail in Johnson City.May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galloway Mill (8 mi from Elizabethton)
Apr 6, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hampton (5 mi from Elizabethton)
Apr 30, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hopson (10 mi from Elizabethton)
May 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Johnson City (8 mi from Elizabethton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Elizabethton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2011 | EF0 | Milligan College 7 mi from Elizabethton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Elizabethton
117 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Elizabethton since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on May 18, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Hampton, Hunter 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Johnson City, Watauga 2 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Johnson City, Hunter 2 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Elizabethton 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Galloway Mill 1 wind report |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hillcrest 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Valley Forge 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Dennis Cove, Elizabethton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Johnson City, Valley Forge 2 wind reports |
| 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 Elizabethton; 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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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 Elizabethton.
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