Hail history for Farragut, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farragut since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Farragut
- Last hail
- Aug 20, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 2, 2016
25 reports on 18 days since 1998 · #51 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Farragut
- 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 Farragut
The latest hail report in and around Farragut is from August 20, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 4, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Farragut logged 18 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 80% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #51 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Farragut accounts for 15% of the 170 reports filed in Knox 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 May 2, 2016 near 0.89 SW Farragut.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2016, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Farragut 0.9
- Knox County 4.7
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Farragut 12
- Knox County 49
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Farragut 0%
- Knox County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | View |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Farragut | Knox | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farragut | Knox | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Farragut | Knox | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.32 ENE Lovell | Knox | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 S Farragut | Knox | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 28%
- 1–2 in 18 72%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NW Farragut | Knox | 02:05 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Cedar Bluff | Knox | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SW Cedar Bluff | Knox | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Lovell | Knox | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Farragut | Knox | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.32 ENE Lovell | Knox | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Farragut | Knox | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Farragut | Knox | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 SW Farragut | Knox | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ESE Farragut | Knox | 23:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 S Farragut | Knox | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jan 11, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SW Farragut | Knox | 14:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Farragut
- Lenoir City 11 km · 25
- Louisville 13 km · 12
- Oak Ridge 14 km · 50
- Alcoa 20 km · 14
- Powell 22 km · 11
- Knoxville 23 km · 91
- Maryville 23 km · 51
- Loudon 23 km · 22
Questions about hail in Farragut
How often does it hail in Farragut, Tennessee?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Farragut since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Farragut?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Farragut?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 2, 2016 near 0.89 SW Farragut. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Farragut?
The most recent report in this data is from August 20, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Farragut had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 20, 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.