Hail history for Selmer, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Selmer since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Selmer
- Last hail
- Mar 25, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Feb 5, 2008
21 reports on 19 days since 1985 · #72 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Selmer
- 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 Selmer
The latest hail report in and around Selmer is from March 25, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Selmer logged 12 reports on 12 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 #72 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Selmer accounts for 28% of the 74 reports filed in McNairy 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 2.75 in (baseball) on February 5, 2008 near 3 N Ramer.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2009, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Selmer 0.6
- McNairy County 1.9
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Selmer 12
- McNairy County 27
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Selmer 5%
- McNairy County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 N Ramer | Mcnairy | $10K | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 SSE Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Selmer | Mcnairy | $750 | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mcnairy | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mcnairy | — | 16:25 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 9 43%
- 1–2 in 11 52%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.68 ESE Falcon | Mcnairy | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.9 ESE Falcon | Mcnairy | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 S Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.83 SSE Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 0.77 SSE Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.72 SE Selmer | Mcnairy | — | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3 N Ramer | Mcnairy | $2K | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 N Ramer | Mcnairy | $10K | 19:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Selmer
- Adamsville 20 km · 10
- Finger 21 km · 11
- Middleton 29 km · 10
- Henderson 31 km · 36
- Savannah 33 km · 25
- Jacks Creek 34 km · 12
- Pinson 37 km · 11
- Bolivar 39 km · 28
Questions about hail in Selmer
How often does it hail in Selmer, Tennessee?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Selmer since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #72 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Selmer?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Selmer?
2.75 in (baseball size) on February 5, 2008 near 3 N Ramer. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Selmer?
The most recent report in this data is from March 25, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Selmer had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Selmer since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 25, 2021.
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.