Hail history for Rutledge, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rutledge since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rutledge
- Last hail
- Mar 21, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 8, 2024
21 reports on 19 days since 1958 · #71 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Rutledge
- 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 Rutledge
The latest hail report in and around Rutledge is from March 21, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rutledge logged 6 reports on 5 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 #71 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rutledge accounts for 58% of the 36 reports filed in Grainger County.
5% 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 May 8, 2024 near 1.11 W Rutledge.
The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rutledge 0.3
- Grainger County 0.6
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rutledge 5
- Grainger County 9
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rutledge 5%
- Grainger County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.11 W Rutledge | Grainger | $100K | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1958 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Grainger | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rutledge | Grainger | — | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WNW Washburn | Grainger | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Rutledge | Grainger | — | 19:45 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 11 52%
- 1–2 in 9 43%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.31 WNW Washburn | Grainger | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.11 W Rutledge | Grainger | $100K | 09:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Rutledge | Grainger | — | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Buffalo Spgs | Grainger | — | 19:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Rutledge | Grainger | — | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Buffalo Spgs | Grainger | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Rutledge | Grainger | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo Spgs | Grainger | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Buffalo Spgs | Grainger | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Rutledge | Grainger | — | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Buffalo Spgs | Grainger | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 WNW Rutledge | Grainger | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rutledge
- Jefferson City 18 km · 19
- Tazewell 21 km · 16
- Morristown 22 km · 44
- Dandridge 29 km · 10
- Halls 42 km · 11
- Sevierville 43 km · 28
- Newport 46 km · 10
- Norris 48 km · 11
Questions about hail in Rutledge
How often does it hail in Rutledge, Tennessee?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rutledge since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #71 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rutledge?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rutledge?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 8, 2024 near 1.11 W Rutledge. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rutledge?
The most recent report in this data is from March 21, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rutledge 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 March 21, 2026.
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.