Hail history for Johnson City, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnson City since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Johnson City
- Last hail
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Oct 8, 1960
21 reports on 18 days since 1960 · #69 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Johnson City
- 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 Johnson City
The latest hail report in and around Johnson City is from March 27, 2021, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Johnson City logged 14 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 40% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #69 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Johnson City accounts for 38% of the 56 reports filed in Washington County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on October 8, 1960.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Johnson City 0.7
- Washington County 1.9
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Johnson City 12
- Washington County 29
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Johnson City 5%
- Washington County 2%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 1960 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Washington | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnson City | Washington | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 SSW Mc Kinley | Washington | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSW Mc Kinley | Washington | 10:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SW Boone | Washington | 13:13 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 9 43%
- 1–2 in 11 52%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 SSW Mc Kinley | Washington | 10:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 SSW Mc Kinley | Washington | 10:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 SW Boone | Washington | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Y Section | Washington | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WNW Johnson City | Washington | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WNW Johnson City | Washington | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WNW Johnson City | Washington | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WNW Johnson City | Washington | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Johnson City | Washington | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Johnson City | Washington | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Johnson City | Washington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Johnson City | Washington | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Johnson City
- Gray 12 km · 14
- Kingsport 24 km · 42
- Bristol 28 km · 23
- Church Hill 36 km · 16
- Greeneville 44 km · 26
- Mosheim 55 km · 10
- Rogersville 56 km · 13
Questions about hail in Johnson City
How often does it hail in Johnson City, Tennessee?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnson City since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Johnson City?
Most reports come in May, July, April. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Johnson City?
3.00 in (teacup size) on October 8, 1960. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Johnson City?
The most recent report in this data is from March 27, 2021 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Johnson City had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Johnson City since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 27, 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.