Hail history for Morristown, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Morristown since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Morristown
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 28, 1959
44 reports on 38 days since 1959 · #18 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Morristown
- 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 Morristown
The latest hail report in and around Morristown is from May 8, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Morristown 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 #18 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Morristown accounts for 81% of the 54 reports filed in Hamblen County.
2% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 28, 1959.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2004, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Morristown 0.6
- Hamblen County 0.8
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Morristown 11
- Hamblen County 14
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Morristown 2%
- Hamblen 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1959 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Hamblen | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Morristown | Hamblen | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Morristown | Hamblen | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hamblen | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hamblen | 17:00 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 23 52%
- 1–2 in 20 45%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 W Morristown | Hamblen | 09:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Morristown | Hamblen | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSE Morristown Arpt | Hamblen | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WSW Morristown | Hamblen | 22:36 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WSW Morristown | Hamblen | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 WSW Morristown | Hamblen | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WSW Morristown | Hamblen | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Alpha | Hamblen | 07:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WSW Morristown | Hamblen | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 WSW Morristown | Hamblen | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Morristown | Hamblen | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Morristown | Hamblen | 20:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Morristown
- Jefferson City 19 km · 19
- Rutledge 22 km · 21
- Dandridge 23 km · 10
- Newport 29 km · 10
- Mosheim 30 km · 10
- Rogersville 35 km · 13
- Tazewell 37 km · 16
- Sevierville 43 km · 28
Questions about hail in Morristown
How often does it hail in Morristown, Tennessee?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Morristown since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #18 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Morristown?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Morristown?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 28, 1959. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Morristown?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Morristown had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.