Hail history for Smyrna, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Smyrna since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Smyrna
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 25, 2006
45 reports on 35 days since 1961 · #17 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Smyrna
- 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 Smyrna
The latest hail report in and around Smyrna is from March 30, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Smyrna logged 19 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #17 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Smyrna accounts for 23% of the 194 reports filed in Rutherford County.
7% 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 May 25, 2006 near Smyrna.
Reports were down 73% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2002, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Smyrna 0.9
- Rutherford County 5.7
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Smyrna 15
- Rutherford County 61
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Smyrna 7%
- Rutherford 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Smyrna | Rutherford | 09:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 S La Vergne | Rutherford | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Smyrna | Rutherford | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smyrna | Rutherford | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.49 SSE Smyrna | Rutherford | 11:26 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 38%
- 1–2 in 25 56%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 S La Vergne | Rutherford | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.31 ESE Rock Spgs | Rutherford | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Rocky Fork | Rutherford | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Smyrna | Rutherford | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.95 NNE Little Hope | Rutherford | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Smyrna | Rutherford | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Smyrna Arpt | Rutherford | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Smyrna | Rutherford | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 E Smyrna | Rutherford | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE Rock Spgs | Rutherford | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 E Smyrna | Rutherford | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Smyrna | Rutherford | 14:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Smyrna
- La Vergne 7 km · 14
- Nolensville 13 km · 10
- Murfreesboro 16 km · 75
- Gladeville 19 km · 10
- Brentwood 22 km · 25
- Mount Juliet 26 km · 30
- Eagleville 27 km · 12
- Franklin 30 km · 65
Questions about hail in Smyrna
How often does it hail in Smyrna, Tennessee?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Smyrna since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Smyrna?
Most reports come in April, May, July. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Smyrna?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 25, 2006 near Smyrna. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Smyrna?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Smyrna had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 30, 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.