Hail history for Bristol, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bristol
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2026
- 0.25 in, pea size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 27, 2011
23 reports on 18 days since 1967 · #58 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Bristol
- 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 Bristol
The latest hail report in and around Bristol is from September 5, 2026, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.25 in on September 5, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bristol logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #58 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bristol accounts for 24% of the 94 reports filed in Sullivan County.
9% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 27, 2011 near Bristol.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (39% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bristol 0.6
- Sullivan County 2.5
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bristol 8
- Sullivan County 30
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bristol 9%
- Sullivan County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.25 in | View |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bristol | Sullivan | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7 SW Bristol | Sullivan | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Blountville | Sullivan | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bristol | Sullivan | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bristol | Sullivan | 20:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 30%
- 1–2 in 14 61%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.25 inpea | 4 W Bristol Tn | Sullivan | 15:53 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Bluff City | Sullivan | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Weaver | Sullivan | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 W Vance | Sullivan | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 WSW Bristol | Sullivan | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WSW Bristol | Sullivan | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WSW Bristol | Sullivan | 10:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bristol | Sullivan | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Blountville | Sullivan | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bristol | Sullivan | 21:13 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7 SW Bristol | Sullivan | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WSW Bristol | Sullivan | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bristol
- Johnson City 28 km · 21
- Gray 28 km · 14
- Kingsport 30 km · 42
- Church Hill 45 km · 16
Questions about hail in Bristol
How often does it hail in Bristol, Tennessee?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bristol since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bristol?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bristol?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 27, 2011 near Bristol. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bristol?
The most recent report in this data is from September 5, 2026 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bristol had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 5, 2026.
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.