Hail history for Sparta, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sparta since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sparta
- Last hail
- May 6, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 19, 2011
17 reports on 14 days since 2002 · #102 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Sparta
- 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 Sparta
The latest hail report in and around Sparta is from May 6, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 6, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sparta logged 13 reports on 11 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 #102 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sparta accounts for 36% of the 47 reports filed in White County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 19, 2011 near Sparta.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sparta 0.7
- White County 1.4
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sparta 11
- White County 21
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sparta 6%
- White County 2%
- 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sparta | White | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Rockhouse | White | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Goulden Mtn | White | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | West Portion | White | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sparta | White | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 41%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 ENE Hensleys Chapel | White | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.11 ENE Sparta | White | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Sparta | White | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Sparta | White | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Sparta | White | 05:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Rockhouse | White | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Sparta | White | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Sparta | White | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Sparta | White | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.56 E Yankeetown | White | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Goulden Mtn | White | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Sparta | White | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sparta
- Spencer 22 km · 13
- Cookeville 24 km · 65
- Baxter 28 km · 15
- Algood 30 km · 14
- Monterey 30 km · 14
- Smithville 32 km · 20
- Lake Tansi 38 km · 12
- McMinnville 39 km · 22
Questions about hail in Sparta
How often does it hail in Sparta, Tennessee?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sparta since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sparta?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sparta?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 19, 2011 near Sparta. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sparta?
The most recent report in this data is from May 6, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sparta had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 6, 2024.
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.