Hail history for Chapel Hill, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chapel Hill since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Chapel Hill
- Last hail
- Jul 12, 2022
- 4.00 in, grapefruit size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 12, 2022
12 reports on 9 days since 1997 · #142 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Chapel Hill
- 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 Chapel Hill
The latest hail report in and around Chapel Hill is from July 12, 2022, 4.00 in (grapefruit size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on July 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Chapel Hill logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #142 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Chapel Hill accounts for 18% of the 65 reports filed in Marshall County.
17% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on July 12, 2022 near Chapel Hill.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Chapel Hill 0.5
- Marshall County 1.8
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Chapel Hill 7
- Marshall County 22
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Chapel Hill 17%
- Marshall County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | 2 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 W Chapel Hill | Marshall | 10:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 SSW Holts Corner | Marshall | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Holts Corner | Marshall | 10:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 2 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 19:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3.00 inteacup | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Chapel Hill | Marshall | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 SSW Holts Corner | Marshall | 21:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Holts Corner | Marshall | 10:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 W Chapel Hill | Marshall | 10:37 local · NCEI |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 22:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NW Chapel Hill | Marshall | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Chapel Hill | Marshall | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Chapel Hill
- Eagleville 13 km · 12
- Lewisburg 21 km · 37
- Spring Hill 24 km · 19
- Shelbyville 26 km · 34
- Thompson's Station 28 km · 19
- Christiana 28 km · 16
- Columbia 31 km · 55
- Murfreesboro 35 km · 75
Questions about hail in Chapel Hill
How often does it hail in Chapel Hill, Tennessee?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Chapel Hill since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #142 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Chapel Hill?
Most reports come in March, April, July. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Chapel Hill?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 12, 2022 near Chapel Hill. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Chapel Hill?
The most recent report in this data is from July 12, 2022 (4.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Chapel Hill had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 12, 2022.
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.