Hail History

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Hail history for Gatlinburg, TN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 4, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 26, 2012
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles63

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gatlinburg on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 26, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Gatlinburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 4, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walden Creek
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Gatlinburg		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 20251 in
quarter		Gatlinburg
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Gatlinburg		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Gatlinburg, Cascades
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Gatlinburg		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 Gatlinburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Gatlinburg

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and June (4).

Jan1Feb1Mar5Apr2May4Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gatlinburg

Apr 26, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Gatlinburg (1 mi from Gatlinburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail in Gatlinburg.

Jun 14, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hatchertown (7 mi from Gatlinburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced golfball-size hail 2 miles northeast of Wears Valley in Hatchertown.

Feb 29, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Line Spg (8 mi from Gatlinburg)

Jun 2, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glades (1 mi from Gatlinburg)

Jul 8, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pigeon Forge (6 mi from Gatlinburg)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gatlinburg

63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gatlinburg since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedGatlinburg
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedPigeon Forge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202560 mph, estimatedGlades
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202470 mph, estimatedPigeon Forge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202460 mph, estimatedElkmont
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202460 mph, estimatedMc Cookville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202460 mph, estimatedWilliamsburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202360 mph, estimatedSevierville, Pine Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202360 mph, estimatedShady Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 25, 202385 mph, measuredLine Spg, Pigeon Forge
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 Gatlinburg; 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 Gatlinburg.

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