Hail history for Henderson, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Henderson
- Last hail
- May 2, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Apr 24, 2010
36 reports on 33 days since 1996 · #23 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Henderson
- 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 Henderson
The latest hail report in and around Henderson is from May 2, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Henderson logged 19 reports on 18 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #23 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Henderson accounts for 47% of the 76 reports filed in Chester County.
3% 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 4.50 in (softball) on April 24, 2010 near 1.88 ENE Henderson, which ties or sets the Tennessee record.
Reports were down 54% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Henderson 0.9
- Chester County 2.1
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Henderson 18
- Chester County 32
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Henderson 3%
- Chester County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 2, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2010 | 4.50 insoftball | 1.88 ENE Henderson | Chester | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Henderson | Chester | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SW Henderson | Chester | $18K | 22:08 local · NCEI |
| Oct 19, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Montezuma | Chester | $750 | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Henderson | Chester | $750 | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 39%
- 1–2 in 21 58%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 ENE Henderson | Chester | 09:37 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 ENE Henderson | Chester | 09:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Henderson | Chester | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.38 W Jacks Creek | Chester | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.82 ENE Henderson | Chester | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Henderson | Chester | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Henderson | Chester | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.94 ENE Henderson | Chester | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Henderson | Chester | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 E Henderson | Chester | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Henderson | Chester | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.68 ENE Henderson | Chester | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Henderson
- Pinson 9 km · 11
- Finger 10 km · 11
- Jacks Creek 13 km · 12
- Jackson 29 km · 98
- Selmer 31 km · 21
- Lexington 34 km · 37
- Adamsville 34 km · 10
- Bolivar 38 km · 28
Questions about hail in Henderson
How often does it hail in Henderson, Tennessee?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Henderson since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Henderson?
Most reports come in April, May, January. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Henderson?
4.50 in (softball size) on April 24, 2010 near 1.88 ENE Henderson. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Henderson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 2, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Henderson had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was May 2, 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.