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Hail history for Lexington, TN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lexington on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Lexington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Lexington 1 hail report · closest near the center of Lexington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lexington by year
When hail season peaks near Lexington
Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).
Largest hail storms near Lexington
Apr 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Reagan (9 mi from Lexington)
Mar 13, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lexington (1 mi from Lexington)
May 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lexington (0 mi from Lexington)
May 26, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sand Ridge (9 mi from Lexington)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in the town of Crucifer.Apr 3, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huron (9 mi from Lexington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lexington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF2 | Sand Ridge 5 mi from Lexington |
| Mar 27, 2021 | EF0 | Center Hill 7 mi from Lexington |
| Mar 27, 2017 | EF0 | Center Hill 7 mi from Lexington |
| Jan 22, 2012 | EF1 | Center Hill 5 mi from Lexington |
| Apr 25, 2011 | EF0 | Bargerton 8 mi from Lexington |
| Feb 24, 2011 | EF2 | Shiloh 9 mi from Lexington |
| Jul 30, 2009 | EF1 | Chapel Hill 7 mi from Lexington |
| Jul 30, 2009 | EF0 | Wildersville 9 mi from Lexington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lexington
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lexington since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 12, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Reagan 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Wildersville, Lexington, Parker's Cross Ro 3 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Juno 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Life 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Broadway 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sand Ridge, Lexington 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lexington 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2024 | 62 mph, estimated | Lexington 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Wildersville 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Lexington, Alberton 2 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 Lexington; 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 Lexington.
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