Hail history for Spring City, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spring City since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Spring City
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 15, 2007
25 reports on 21 days since 1996 · #55 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Spring City
- 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 Spring City
The latest hail report in and around Spring City is from May 8, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Spring City logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 60% more than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #55 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Spring City accounts for 38% of the 65 reports filed in Rhea 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 June 15, 2007 near Spring City.
Reports were down 77% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2007, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Spring City 0.8
- Rhea County 1.3
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Spring City 13
- Rhea County 21
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Spring City 0%
- Rhea 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Spring City | Rhea | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Dec 28, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Spring City | Rhea | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Spring City | Rhea | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Spring City | Rhea | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Spring City | Rhea | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 40%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Spring City | Rhea | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Spring City | Rhea | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Spring City | Rhea | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.15 SSW Ideal Vly | Rhea | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Spring City | Rhea | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Spring City | Rhea | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE Spring City | Rhea | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 14, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.89 SE Spring City | Rhea | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Spring City | Rhea | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Spring City | Rhea | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Spring City | Rhea | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Spring City | Rhea | 14:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Spring City
- Decatur 19 km · 18
- Dayton 25 km · 11
- Rockwood 27 km · 16
- Lake Tansi 27 km · 12
- Pikeville 31 km · 32
- Crossville 33 km · 35
- Athens 35 km · 30
- Sweetwater 37 km · 12
Questions about hail in Spring City
How often does it hail in Spring City, Tennessee?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spring City since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #55 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Spring City?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Spring City?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 15, 2007 near Spring City. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Spring City?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Spring City had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.