Hail history for Puryear, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Puryear since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Puryear
- Last hail
- Apr 8, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 18, 1981
11 reports on 11 days since 1981 · #167 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Puryear
- 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 Puryear
The latest hail report in and around Puryear is from April 8, 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 April 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Puryear logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #167 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Puryear accounts for 12% of the 92 reports filed in Henry 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 18, 1981.
The busiest year was 2006, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (45% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Puryear 0.3
- Henry County 2.9
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Puryear 6
- Henry County 35
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Puryear 0%
- Henry County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Henry | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 ESE Foundry Hill | Henry | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Puryear | Henry | — | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Puryear | Henry | $5K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Puryear | Henry | $5K | 11:15 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 5 45%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 ESE Foundry Hill | Henry | — | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Puryear | Henry | — | 02:05 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Puryear | Henry | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.36 SSW Puryear | Henry | — | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Puryear | Henry | $5K | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Puryear | Henry | $5K | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Puryear | Henry | $150 | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Puryear | Henry | $10 | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Puryear | Henry | $10 | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Puryear | Henry | $10 | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Henry | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Puryear
- Paris 17 km · 33
- Dresden 37 km · 15
- McKenzie 37 km · 13
- Dover 44 km · 21
- Camden 46 km · 26
- Hollow Rock 46 km · 13
- Martin 48 km · 19
- Huntingdon 49 km · 26
Questions about hail in Puryear
How often does it hail in Puryear, Tennessee?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Puryear since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #167 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Puryear?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Puryear?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 18, 1981. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Puryear?
The most recent report in this data is from April 8, 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 Puryear had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was April 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.