Hail history for Shelbyville, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shelbyville since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Shelbyville
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 8, 2024
34 reports on 26 days since 1997 · #25 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Shelbyville
- 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 Shelbyville
The latest hail report in and around Shelbyville is from March 31, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Shelbyville logged 15 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #25 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Shelbyville accounts for 47% of the 72 reports filed in Bedford 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 1.19 SW Bomar Arpt.
Reports were down 64% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2003, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Shelbyville 0.8
- Bedford County 1.7
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Shelbyville 15
- Bedford County 28
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Shelbyville 0%
- Bedford 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 SW Bomar Arpt | Bedford | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 ENE Shelbyville | Bedford | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Shelbyville | Bedford | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Shelbyville | Bedford | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mc Burg | Lincoln | 16:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 53%
- 1–2 in 16 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WSW Shelbyville | Bedford | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.19 SW Bomar Arpt | Bedford | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 E Gray | Bedford | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 ENE Shelbyville | Bedford | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 2 N Shelbyville | Bedford | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.89 SW Gray | Bedford | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.32 ENE Shelbyville | Bedford | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Shelbyville | Bedford | 13:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Shelbyville | Bedford | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.32 ENE Shelbyville | Bedford | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Shelbyville | Bedford | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 NE Shelbyville | Bedford | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Shelbyville
- Lynchburg, Moore County 25 km · 29
- Christiana 25 km · 16
- Tullahoma 26 km · 18
- Chapel Hill 26 km · 12
- Lewisburg 31 km · 37
- Eagleville 32 km · 12
- Manchester 35 km · 31
- Murfreesboro 39 km · 75
Questions about hail in Shelbyville
How often does it hail in Shelbyville, Tennessee?
34 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Shelbyville since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #25 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Shelbyville?
Most reports come in May, March, July. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Shelbyville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 8, 2024 near 1.19 SW Bomar Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Shelbyville?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Shelbyville had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 31, 2025.
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.