Hail history for Lenoir City, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenoir City since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lenoir City
- Last hail
- Mar 17, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 7, 2008
25 reports on 24 days since 1985 · #52 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Lenoir 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 Lenoir City
The latest hail report in and around Lenoir City is from March 17, 2018, 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, Lenoir City logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 20% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #52 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lenoir City accounts for 38% of the 65 reports filed in Loudon County.
4% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 7, 2008 near Highland Park.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (28% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lenoir City 0.6
- Loudon County 1.4
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lenoir City 11
- Loudon County 24
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lenoir City 4%
- Loudon 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Highland Park | Loudon | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lenoir City | Loudon | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Highland Park | Loudon | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lenoir City | Loudon | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Highland Park | Loudon | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 40%
- 1–2 in 14 56%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland Park | Loudon | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland Park | Loudon | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland Park | Loudon | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland Park | Loudon | 22:26 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland Park | Loudon | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lenoir City | Loudon | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Highland Park | Loudon | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | Highland Park | Loudon | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Highland Park | Loudon | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Highland Park | Loudon | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Lenoir City | Loudon | 01:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Lenoir City | Loudon | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lenoir City
- Farragut 11 km · 25
- Loudon 11 km · 22
- Oak Ridge 17 km · 50
- Kingston 21 km · 19
- Louisville 21 km · 12
- Maryville 28 km · 51
- Alcoa 28 km · 14
- Sweetwater 29 km · 12
Questions about hail in Lenoir City
How often does it hail in Lenoir City, Tennessee?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenoir City since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lenoir City?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lenoir City?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 7, 2008 near Highland Park. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lenoir City?
The most recent report in this data is from March 17, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lenoir City had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lenoir City since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 17, 2018.
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.