Hail history for Martin, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martin since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Martin
- Last hail
- Nov 18, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Oct 16, 1984
19 reports on 16 days since 1980 · #86 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Martin
- 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 Martin
The latest hail report in and around Martin is from November 18, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Martin logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #86 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Martin accounts for 25% of the 75 reports filed in Weakley County.
11% 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 October 16, 1984.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (42% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Martin 0.5
- Weakley County 1.6
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Martin 7
- Weakley County 24
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Martin 11%
- Weakley County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1984 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Weakley | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 1982 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Weakley | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 N Ralston | Weakley | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Martin | Weakley | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martin | Weakley | 10:26 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 3 16%
- 1–2 in 14 74%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 ENE Gardner | Weakley | — | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.59 N Ralston | Weakley | — | 20:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Martin | Weakley | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW Martin | Weakley | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 SW Martin | Weakley | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Martin | Weakley | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Martin | Weakley | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martin | Weakley | — | 10:26 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Martin | Weakley | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Martin | Weakley | $5K | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Martin | Weakley | $100 | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Mt Pelia | Weakley | $100 | 04:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Martin
- Dresden 15 km · 15
- Union City 20 km · 26
- Greenfield 20 km · 15
- Rutherford 27 km · 10
- Dyer 32 km · 10
- McKenzie 38 km · 13
- Trenton 41 km · 21
- Milan 48 km · 26
Questions about hail in Martin
How often does it hail in Martin, Tennessee?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martin since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Martin?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Martin?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on October 16, 1984. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Martin?
The most recent report in this data is from November 18, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Martin had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was November 18, 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.