Hail history for Arlington, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arlington since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arlington
- Last hail
- May 2, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 1, 2011
26 reports on 22 days since 1979 · #43 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Arlington
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Arlington
The latest hail report in and around Arlington is from May 2, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on May 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arlington logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #43 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Arlington accounts for 8% of the 312 reports filed in Shelby County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Tennessee town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 1, 2011 near 1.43 ESE Arlington Muni Arpt.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (38% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arlington 0.8
- Shelby County 8.8
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arlington 13
- Shelby County 92
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arlington 0%
- Shelby County 2%
- Median Tennessee town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.43 ESE Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 NE Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.6 SSE Arlington | Shelby | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 ESE Arlington | Shelby | 07:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 SSE Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 16:18 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 35%
- 1–2 in 17 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 3.85 SSW Hickory Withe | Fayette | 06:58 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SW Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 05:39 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 S Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.8 NNW Fisherville | Shelby | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.72 E Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Arlington | Shelby | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Hickory Withe | Fayette | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.43 ESE Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.16 N Hickory Withe | Fayette | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 NE Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Arlington | Shelby | 01:24 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.65 NNE Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 17:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Arlington
- Lakeland 6 km · 15
- Oakland 12 km · 24
- Bartlett 15 km · 20
- Atoka 22 km · 22
- Germantown 22 km · 15
- Millington 23 km · 22
- Collierville 23 km · 17
- Somerville 26 km · 21
Questions about hail in Arlington
How often does it hail in Arlington, Tennessee?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Arlington since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #43 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arlington?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arlington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 1, 2011 near 1.43 ESE Arlington Muni Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arlington?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arlington had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 2, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.