Hail history for Watertown, Tennessee
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watertown since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Watertown
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jun 11, 2023
12 reports on 10 days since 1998 · #150 of 180 Tennessee places
Hail map · Watertown
- 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 Watertown
The latest hail report in and around Watertown 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, Watertown logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Tennessee town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #150 of 180 Tennessee cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Watertown accounts for 9% of the 129 reports filed in Wilson 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on June 11, 2023 near 0.56 E Watertown.
Reports were up 200% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Watertown 0.4
- Wilson County 3.9
- Median Tennessee town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Watertown 6
- Wilson County 44
- Median Tennessee town on this site 8.5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Watertown 0%
- Wilson County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 E Watertown | Wilson | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 S Watertown | Wilson | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Watertown | Wilson | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.33 S Watertown | Wilson | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Watertown | Wilson | 17:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.33 S Watertown | Wilson | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.56 E Watertown | Wilson | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 S Watertown | Wilson | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Watertown | Wilson | 17:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Watertown | Wilson | 15:31 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Watertown | Wilson | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.11 W Watertown | Wilson | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Watertown | Wilson | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Dec 10, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Watertown | Wilson | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Big Sandy | Benton | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Watertown | Wilson | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Watertown | Wilson | 11:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Watertown
- Lebanon 21 km · 38
- Gordonsville 21 km · 12
- Carthage 25 km · 15
- Gladeville 26 km · 10
- Woodbury 31 km · 18
- Hartsville/Trousdale County 33 km · 21
- Smithville 33 km · 20
- Mount Juliet 35 km · 30
Questions about hail in Watertown
How often does it hail in Watertown, Tennessee?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watertown since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #150 of 180 Tennessee places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Watertown?
Most reports come in June, April, May. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Watertown?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on June 11, 2023 near 0.56 E Watertown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Watertown?
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 Watertown had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.