Hail history for Dickson, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dickson since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dickson
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Nov 29, 2022
46 reports on 33 days since 1985 · #16 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Dickson
- 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 Dickson
The latest hail report in and around Dickson is from April 27, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on November 29, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dickson logged 29 reports on 19 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dickson accounts for 43% of the 107 reports filed in Dickson 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 November 29, 2022 near Dickson.
Reports were down 47% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2012, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (28% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dickson 1.4
- Dickson County 3.4
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dickson 19
- Dickson County 44
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dickson 0%
- Dickson 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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dickson | Dickson | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 SSE Colesburg | Dickson | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dickson | Dickson | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Tidwell | Dickson | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dickson | Dickson | 01:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 30%
- 1–2 in 32 70%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.56 W Dickson | Dickson | 23:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Dickson | Dickson | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.56 W Dickson | Dickson | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.68 W Dickson | Dickson | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.3 E Pomona | Dickson | 00:19 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.33 SW Dickson | Dickson | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NW Pomona | Dickson | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 SW Dickson | Dickson | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Nov 29, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dickson | Dickson | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 WSW Mt Sinai | Dickson | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.62 WSW Mt Sinai | Dickson | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.68 S Pond | Dickson | 16:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dickson
- Charlotte 14 km · 11
- Bon Aqua Junction 16 km · 13
- Kingston Springs 23 km · 13
- Fairview 24 km · 19
- Centerville 27 km · 31
- Ashland City 37 km · 12
- Waverly 38 km · 17
- Pleasant View 46 km · 13
Questions about hail in Dickson
How often does it hail in Dickson, Tennessee?
46 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dickson since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dickson?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dickson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on November 29, 2022 near Dickson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dickson?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Dickson had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.