Hail History

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Hail history for Kingsport, TN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 24, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 27, 2014
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles159

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kingsport on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Kingsport ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Kingsport

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kingsport in the last two years.

Hail days near Kingsport by year

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When hail season peaks near Kingsport

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).

Jan1Feb3Mar7Apr6May2Jun6Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Kingsport

Apr 27, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sullivan Gardens (5 mi from Kingsport)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS storm survey team reported thunderstorms produced baseball-size hail around Sullivan Gardens.

Jul 27, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Springdale (1 mi from Kingsport)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported in Kingsport.

Sep 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sullivan Gardens (5 mi from Kingsport)

May 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Colonial Hgts (6 mi from Kingsport)

May 19, 2022 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kincheloe Mill (9 mi from Kingsport)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kingsport

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2014EF1Rock Spgs
6 mi from Kingsport
0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 27, 2014EF0Rock Spgs
7 mi from Kingsport
7.1 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 25, 2006F0Weber City
9 mi from Kingsport
1.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kingsport

159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kingsport since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedBloomingdale
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedMount Carmel
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedColonial Heights
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedMount Carmel
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedBloomingdale
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Dec 19, 202559 mph, estimatedColonial Hgts
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedBellamy
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedMc Pheeter Bend, Church Hill
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202560 mph, estimatedFall Branch
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Feb 6, 202560 mph, estimatedMarshall, Lynn Garden
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 Kingsport; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Kingsport.

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