Hail history for South Pittsburg, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Pittsburg since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · South Pittsburg
- Last hail
- Apr 10, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 10, 2025
17 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #101 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · South Pittsburg
- 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 South Pittsburg
The latest hail report in and around South Pittsburg is from April 10, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 10, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Pittsburg logged 13 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #101 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South Pittsburg accounts for 23% of the 75 reports filed in Marion 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 April 10, 2025 near 1.33 WSW South Pittsburg.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (47% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- South Pittsburg 0.7
- Marion County 2.0
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- South Pittsburg 8
- Marion County 21
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- South Pittsburg 0%
- Marion County 5%
- 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 WSW South Pittsburg | Marion | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Marion | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SW South Pittsburg | Marion | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Richard City | Marion | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Richard City | Marion | 15:15 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 6 35%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Richard City | Marion | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Richard City | Marion | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 SSW South Pittsburg | Marion | 15:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.33 ENE Richard City | Marion | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.33 WSW South Pittsburg | Marion | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SW South Pittsburg | Marion | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW South Pittsburg | Marion | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SW South Pittsburg | Marion | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SW South Pittsburg | Marion | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | South Pittsburg | Marion | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | South Pittsburg | Marion | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | South Pittsburg | Marion | 08:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near South Pittsburg
- Jasper 11 km · 20
- Whitwell 27 km · 12
- Winchester 41 km · 34
- Chattanooga 43 km · 82
- Altamont 47 km · 19
- Dunlap 50 km · 21
- Soddy-Daisy 57 km · 23
- Manchester 60 km · 31
Questions about hail in South Pittsburg
How often does it hail in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Pittsburg since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #101 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in South Pittsburg?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in South Pittsburg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 10, 2025 near 1.33 WSW South Pittsburg. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in South Pittsburg?
The most recent report in this data is from April 10, 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 South Pittsburg had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 10, 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.