Hail history for Huntsville, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntsville since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Huntsville
- Last hail
- Apr 8, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.25 in
- half dollar · Feb 8, 2017
18 reports on 15 days since 1982 · #92 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Huntsville
- 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 Huntsville
The latest hail report in and around Huntsville is from April 8, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Huntsville 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 #92 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Huntsville accounts for 36% of the 50 reports filed in Scott 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 1.25 in (half dollar) on February 8, 2017 near 0.89 SW Huntsville.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2000, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Huntsville 0.5
- Scott County 1.3
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Huntsville 7
- Scott County 19
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Huntsville 0%
- Scott County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SW Huntsville | Scott | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Helenwood | Scott | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Newtown | Scott | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Huntsville | Scott | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Helenwood | Scott | 15:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 56%
- 1–2 in 8 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Helenwood | Scott | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Newtown | Scott | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SW Huntsville | Scott | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Huntsville | Scott | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW Helenwood | Scott | 15:52 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SW Huntsville | Scott | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SW Huntsville | Scott | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.17 SW Helenwood | Scott | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Helenwood | Scott | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 WSW Huntsville | Scott | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Huntsville | Scott | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Huntsville | Scott | 14:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Huntsville
Questions about hail in Huntsville
How often does it hail in Huntsville, Tennessee?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntsville since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #92 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Huntsville?
Most reports come in May, February, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Huntsville?
1.25 in (half dollar size) on February 8, 2017 near 0.89 SW Huntsville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Huntsville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 8, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Huntsville had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Huntsville since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 8, 2021.
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.