Hail history for Gainesboro, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gainesboro since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gainesboro
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 5, 2025
23 reports on 19 days since 1984 · #60 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Gainesboro
- 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 Gainesboro
The latest hail report in and around Gainesboro is from September 5, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 5, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gainesboro logged 15 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #60 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gainesboro accounts for 59% of the 39 reports filed in Jackson 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 September 5, 2025 near 0.89 NW Gainesboro.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (30% of reports); 65% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gainesboro 0.8
- Jackson County 1.3
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gainesboro 11
- Jackson County 15
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gainesboro 0%
- Jackson County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Gainesboro | Jackson | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gainesboro Arpt | Jackson | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Gainesboro | Jackson | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Gainesboro | Jackson | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Gainesboro | Jackson | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 57%
- 1–2 in 10 43%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.7 N Mc Coinsville | Jackson | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.89 NW Gainesboro | Jackson | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Gainesboro | Jackson | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 NW Gainesboro | Jackson | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NE Gainesboro | Jackson | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Flynns Lick | Jackson | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Oct 12, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Gainesboro | Jackson | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Flynns Lick | Jackson | 04:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Gainesboro | Jackson | 04:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Gainesboro | Jackson | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Gainesboro | Jackson | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Gainesboro | Jackson | 20:37 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gainesboro
- Baxter 23 km · 15
- Celina 24 km · 12
- Algood 26 km · 14
- Cookeville 27 km · 65
- Livingston 29 km · 25
- Carthage 29 km · 15
- Gordonsville 32 km · 12
- Lafayette 39 km · 29
Questions about hail in Gainesboro
How often does it hail in Gainesboro, Tennessee?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gainesboro since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #60 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gainesboro?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gainesboro?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 5, 2025 near 0.89 NW Gainesboro. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gainesboro?
The most recent report in this data is from September 5, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gainesboro 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 September 5, 2025.
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.