Hail history for Lebanon, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lebanon since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lebanon
- Last hail
- May 6, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 4, 1985
38 reports on 31 days since 1982 · #20 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Lebanon
- 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 Lebanon
The latest hail report in and around Lebanon is from May 6, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 6, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lebanon logged 25 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #20 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lebanon accounts for 29% of the 129 reports filed in Wilson County.
8% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 4, 1985.
Reports were down 44% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2012, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (21% of reports); 45% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lebanon 1.3
- Wilson County 3.9
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lebanon 18
- Wilson County 44
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lebanon 8%
- Wilson County 6%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1985 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Wilson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S West End Hgts | Wilson | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.26 W Lebanon Arpt | Wilson | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.03 SSE Lebanon | Wilson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dickson | Dickson | 13:55 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 16 42%
- 1–2 in 19 50%
- 2 in + 3 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.24 E Lebanon | Wilson | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SE Lebanon | Wilson | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.75 N Lebanon Arpt | Wilson | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.15 SSW Egan | Wilson | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 E Lebanon | Wilson | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Lebanon | Wilson | 06:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | Cairo Bend | Wilson | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.82 NW Greenwood | Wilson | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.45 SSE Leeville | Wilson | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Lebanon | Wilson | 00:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.4 SSW Hunters Pt | Wilson | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Lebanon | Wilson | 12:09 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lebanon
- Gladeville 12 km · 10
- Mount Juliet 15 km · 30
- Watertown 21 km · 12
- Gallatin 23 km · 48
- Hendersonville 26 km · 27
- Hartsville/Trousdale County 27 km · 21
- La Vergne 28 km · 14
- Smyrna 31 km · 45
Questions about hail in Lebanon
How often does it hail in Lebanon, Tennessee?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lebanon since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lebanon?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lebanon?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 4, 1985. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lebanon?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lebanon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 6, 2024.
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.