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Hail history for Cleveland, TN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 2, 20250.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 20, 2006
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles156

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cleveland on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 20, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Cleveland ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Cleveland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 2, 20250.88 in
nickel		Prospect
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Cleveland		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 Cleveland by year

406107308209310411612131415116117218192012122232412526

When hail season peaks near Cleveland

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (6).

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Largest hail storms near Cleveland

May 20, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hopewell (5 mi from Cleveland)

Mar 21, 2017 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Cleveland (3 mi from Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail stripped leaves, dented cars, damaged shingles and broke car windows.

Apr 26, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cleveland (1 mi from Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced hen egg-size hail in Cleveland.

Jun 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cleveland (5 mi from Cleveland)

Apr 27, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cleveland (1 mi from Cleveland)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail in Cleveland.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cleveland

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 12, 2020EF0Mineral Park
9 mi from Cleveland		1.7 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF2Cleveland
1 mi from Cleveland		3.0 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1East Cleveland
3 mi from Cleveland		5.1 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Julian Chapel
7 mi from Cleveland		4.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Nov 30, 2016EF3Ocoee
9 mi from Cleveland		4.6 mi long, 155 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF2Baugh Spg
7 mi from Cleveland		16.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF1Mc Donald
9 mi from Cleveland		10.5 mi long, 120 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Hopewell
4 mi from Cleveland		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Cleveland
1 mi from Cleveland		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2Cecilton
7 mi from Cleveland		15.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF0Cleveland
2 mi from Cleveland		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cleveland

156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cleveland since 2006, on 113 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 1, 2026damage reportedMcDonald, Cleveland
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedCleveland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026damage reportedMcDonald
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 202660 mph, estimatedCleveland Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedWaterville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202660 mph, estimatedSouth Cleveland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202569 mph, estimatedCleveland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202560 mph, estimatedWaterville, Union Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedCleveland, Flint Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202460 mph, estimatedFlint Spgs, Ocoee
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 Cleveland; 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 Cleveland.

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