Hail history for Sullivan County, Tennessee
Every NOAA hail report filed in Sullivan County since 1960, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sullivan County
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2026
- 0.25 in, pea size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 27, 2014
94 reports on 68 days since 1960 · #22 of 96 Tennessee counties
Hail map · Sullivan County
- 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 Sullivan County
The latest hail report in Sullivan County is from September 5, 2026, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 19, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sullivan County logged 49 reports on 30 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 48% more than the median Tennessee county (1.6 a year) and ranks #22 of 96 Tennessee counties for all-time reports. Sullivan County holds 1% of all 7,198 hail reports in Tennessee.
6% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Tennessee county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on July 27, 2014 near 0.89 NW Springdale.
Reports were down 68% in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (37). The busiest year was 2011, with 17 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sullivan County 2.5
- Median Tennessee county 1.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sullivan County 30
- Median Tennessee county 23
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sullivan County 6%
- Median Tennessee county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 | 0.25 in | View |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.89 NW Springdale | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Bristol | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 9 SE Bristol | 21:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | 7 SW Bristol | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 2.75 inbaseball | Sullivan Gardens | 20:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 29 31%
- 1–2 in 59 63%
- 2 in + 6 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 0.25 inpea | 4 W Bristol Tn | 15:53 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NE East Kingsport | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.86 ESE Harr | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Gross Xrd | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 E Long Is | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.89 SW Howard Hill | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.55 W Lynn Garden | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Lynn Garden | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 SW Bridwell Hgts | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 NW Bridwell Hgts | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Bluff City | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE Rock Spgs | 19:24 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Sullivan County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blountville | 6 | 5 | May 26, 2011 |
| Bluff City | 6 | 4 | May 21, 2013 |
| Bloomingdale | 4 | 4 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Colonial Heights | 3 | 3 | Jun 11, 2003 |
| Sullivan Gardens | 3 | 3 | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Oak Grove | 2 | 2 | Jun 11, 2003 |
| Orebank | 2 | 2 | Mar 27, 2021 |
| Walnut Hill | 1 | 1 | Jul 25, 1969 |
Questions about hail in Sullivan County
How often does it hail in Sullivan County, Tennessee?
94 hail reports have been logged in Sullivan County since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 96 Tennessee counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sullivan County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sullivan County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 27, 2014 near 0.89 NW Springdale. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sullivan County?
The most recent report in this data is from September 5, 2026 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sullivan County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was September 5, 2026.
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.