Hail history for Claiborne County, TN

Claiborne County has 46 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 24 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 7, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 46 since 1972

1″ or larger 24 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 7, 2006

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Claiborne County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Claiborne County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 46 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 4, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 8, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 8, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 27, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
March 18, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 5, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
February 8, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Claiborne County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 18, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Large hail was reported from Tazewell to near the Hawkins County line.

May 5, 2018 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Half dollar sized hail was reported in New Tazewell.

April 7, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter to golfball-size hail in Clairfield.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	12	18	6	6

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Claiborne County

Has it ever hailed in Claiborne County?

Yes — 46 hail events have been recorded for Claiborne County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 24 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Claiborne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Claiborne County, TN is September 4, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Claiborne County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 7, 2006. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Tennessee hail history

All 95 Tennessee counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.