Hail history for Bolivar, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bolivar since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bolivar
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Apr 7, 2006
28 reports on 26 days since 1974 · #37 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Bolivar
- 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 Bolivar
The latest hail report in and around Bolivar is from April 2, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bolivar logged 19 reports on 17 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #37 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bolivar accounts for 30% of the 93 reports filed in Hardeman County.
4% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on April 7, 2006 near Bolivar.
Reports were down 42% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bolivar 0.9
- Hardeman County 2.3
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bolivar 17
- Hardeman County 33
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bolivar 4%
- Hardeman County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2006 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Bolivar | Hardeman | $50K | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Bolivar | Hardeman | — | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.07 SSE Bolivar | Hardeman | — | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bolivar | Hardeman | $10K | 12:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bolivar | Hardeman | $750 | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 46%
- 1–2 in 14 50%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Bolivar | Hardeman | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Bolivar | Hardeman | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.62 SSE Bolivar | Hardeman | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.02 SSE Bolivar | Hardeman | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 4.03 ESE Bolivar Hardeman Arp | Hardeman | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.64 SW Bolivar | Hardeman | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SE Bolivar | Hardeman | 07:16 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SE Bolivar | Hardeman | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.07 SSE Bolivar | Hardeman | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.92 W Bolivar | Hardeman | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 SSE Bolivar | Hardeman | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | Bolivar | Hardeman | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bolivar
- Whiteville 14 km · 13
- Middleton 24 km · 10
- Somerville 33 km · 21
- Pinson 34 km · 11
- Finger 37 km · 11
- Henderson 38 km · 36
- Selmer 39 km · 21
- Brownsville 43 km · 24
Questions about hail in Bolivar
How often does it hail in Bolivar, Tennessee?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bolivar since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bolivar?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bolivar?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on April 7, 2006 near Bolivar. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bolivar?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 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 Bolivar had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 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.