Hail history for Lakeland, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lakeland since 2004, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lakeland
- Last hail
- Apr 3, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jul 8, 2024
15 reports on 12 days since 2004 · #117 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Lakeland
- 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 Lakeland
The latest hail report in and around Lakeland is from April 3, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lakeland logged 14 reports on 11 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 #117 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lakeland accounts for 5% of the 312 reports filed in Shelby 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on July 8, 2024 near 2.88 E Brunswick.
Reports were up 80% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lakeland 0.7
- Shelby County 8.8
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lakeland 11
- Shelby County 92
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lakeland 0%
- Shelby 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.88 E Brunswick | Shelby | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.65 WSW Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 NNE Lenow | Shelby | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Lenow | Shelby | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 SE Brunswick | Shelby | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.36 NNE Lenow | Shelby | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Lenow | Shelby | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.65 WSW Arlington Muni Arpt | Shelby | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 SE Brunswick | Shelby | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Pisgah | Shelby | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.88 E Brunswick | Shelby | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.32 ENE Lenow | Shelby | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 SE Brunswick | Shelby | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.72 SE Brunswick | Shelby | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.92 ESE Brunswick | Shelby | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 1.15 SE Bolton | Shelby | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Bolton | Shelby | 16:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lakeland
- Arlington 6 km · 26
- Bartlett 9 km · 20
- Oakland 17 km · 24
- Millington 18 km · 22
- Atoka 19 km · 22
- Germantown 21 km · 15
- Collierville 24 km · 17
- Memphis 28 km · 178
Questions about hail in Lakeland
How often does it hail in Lakeland, Tennessee?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lakeland since 2004. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #117 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lakeland?
Most reports come in April, May, September. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lakeland?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on July 8, 2024 near 2.88 E Brunswick. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lakeland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 3, 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 Lakeland had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 3, 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.