Hail history for Etowah, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Etowah since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Etowah
- Last hail
- Apr 25, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 7, 1985
19 reports on 17 days since 1962 · #81 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Etowah
- 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 Etowah
The latest hail report in and around Etowah is from April 25, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Etowah logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #81 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Etowah accounts for 19% of the 99 reports filed in McMinn County.
16% 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 June 7, 1985.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Etowah 0.5
- McMinn County 2.2
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Etowah 7
- McMinn County 30
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Etowah 16%
- McMinn County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1985 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Mcminn | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1974 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Mcminn | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1962 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Mcminn | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Good Spgs | Mcminn | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Etowah | Mcminn | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 21%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 3 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 NNW Good Spgs | Mcminn | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Etowah | Mcminn | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Etowah | Mcminn | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Etowah | Mcminn | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Etowah | Mcminn | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Etowah | Mcminn | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Etowah | Mcminn | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Etowah | Mcminn | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Etowah | Mcminn | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Etowah | Mcminn | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Etowah | Mcminn | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Feb 21, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Etowah | Mcminn | 12:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Etowah
- Athens 15 km · 30
- Benton 21 km · 13
- Madisonville 25 km · 20
- Sweetwater 30 km · 12
- Decatur 32 km · 18
- Cleveland 36 km · 70
- Hopewell 37 km · 14
- Loudon 47 km · 22
Questions about hail in Etowah
How often does it hail in Etowah, Tennessee?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Etowah since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Etowah?
Most reports come in June, April, August. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Etowah?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 7, 1985. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Etowah?
The most recent report in this data is from April 25, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Etowah had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Etowah since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 25, 2020.
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.