Hail history for Marshall County, TN

Marshall County has 65 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 12, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 65 since 1974

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 12, 2022

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 Marshall County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 65 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2022	4.0″	Softball
July 12, 2022	3.0″	Tea cup
July 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
June 12, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2021	0.75″	Penny
March 27, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 2, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Estimated quarter size hail was reported just west of Lewisburg.

July 12, 2022 · 4.0″ (softball)

Numerous social media photos showed hail ranging from baseball to softball size fell in Chapel Hill. One photo showed a hailstone 4 inches long by 2.8 inches wide.

July 12, 2022 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Twitter tSpotter report of 3 inch diameter hail in Chapel Hill.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	2	13	26	14	9

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 Marshall County

Has it ever hailed in Marshall County?

Yes — 65 hail events have been recorded for Marshall County, TN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marshall County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marshall County, TN is May 2, 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 Marshall County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 12, 2022. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.