Hail history for Parsons, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parsons since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Parsons
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 8, 2024
21 reports on 19 days since 1997 · #70 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Parsons
- 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 Parsons
The latest hail report in and around Parsons is from May 8, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Parsons logged 11 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #70 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Parsons accounts for 37% of the 57 reports filed in Decatur 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2024 near 0.69 N Parsons.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1998, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Parsons 0.6
- Decatur County 1.8
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Parsons 10
- Decatur County 23
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Parsons 0%
- Decatur County 12%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Parsons | Decatur | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 N Parsons | Decatur | 01:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Parsons | Decatur | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Parsons | Decatur | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 WSW Parsons | Decatur | 14:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 29%
- 1–2 in 15 71%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Parsons | Decatur | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 WSW Parsons | Decatur | — | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Parsons | Decatur | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4 N Parsons | Decatur | — | 01:52 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Parsons | Decatur | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Parsons | Decatur | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Parsons | Decatur | — | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Parsons | Decatur | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.31 SSW Bible Hill | Decatur | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.17 E Parsons | Decatur | — | 09:55 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Parsons | Decatur | $5K | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Parsons | Decatur | $100 | 19:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Parsons
- Scotts Hill 19 km · 10
- Lexington 23 km · 37
- Linden 26 km · 17
- Jacks Creek 41 km · 12
- Hollow Rock 45 km · 13
- Camden 46 km · 26
- Huntingdon 48 km · 26
- Waynesboro 49 km · 26
Questions about hail in Parsons
How often does it hail in Parsons, Tennessee?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parsons since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Parsons?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Parsons?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 8, 2024 near 0.69 N Parsons. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Parsons?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Parsons had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.