Hail history for Big Rock, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Rock since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Big Rock
- Last hail
- Feb 15, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 8, 2024
14 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #121 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Big Rock
- 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 Big Rock
The latest hail report in and around Big Rock is from February 15, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Big Rock logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #121 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Big Rock accounts for 26% of the 53 reports filed in Stewart County.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 8, 2024 near 1 E Bumpus Mills.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Big Rock 0.4
- Stewart County 1.6
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Big Rock 7
- Stewart County 26
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Big Rock 7%
- Stewart 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 E Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.5 NE Dover | Stewart | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Wyatts Chapel | Stewart | 16:04 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 7 50%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.5 NE Dover | Stewart | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 E Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 W Wyatts Chapel | Stewart | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 21:04 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Goodlettsville | Davidson | 08:59 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 NE Dover | Stewart | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Bumpus Mills | Stewart | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Big Rock
Questions about hail in Big Rock
How often does it hail in Big Rock, Tennessee?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Big Rock since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #121 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Big Rock?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Big Rock?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 8, 2024 near 1 E Bumpus Mills. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Big Rock?
The most recent report in this data is from February 15, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Big Rock 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 February 15, 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.