Hail Swath Map Preview
The Knoxville, TN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 4 public hail reports, 29 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Knoxville, TN Hail Map
The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Knoxville, TN covers approximately 2,017 square miles and includes an estimated 179,179 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 754 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 74,257 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 754 sq mi | 74,257 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 731 sq mi | 59,825 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 244 sq mi | 19,512 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 120 sq mi | 11,758 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 78 sq mi | 7,732 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 39 sq mi | 3,108 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 22 sq mi | 1,235 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 10 sq mi | 670 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 13 sq mi | 725 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 6 sq mi | 357 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Knoxville, TN Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Knoxville, TN, HailGeeks estimates 77,862 single-family homes, 2,024 townhomes, and 17,303 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 33,107 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 33,107 | 739 | 6,780 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 25,239 | 741 | 7,133 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 8,525 | 429 | 1,901 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,757 | 68 | 809 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3,482 | 27 | 447 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,617 | 13 | 79 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 558 | 4 | 43 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 219 | 1 | 31 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 232 | 2 | 65 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 126 | 0 | 15 |
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Counties Inside the Knoxville, TN Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2024 storm was mapped across 36 counties in the Knoxville, TN region. Grainger County, TN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 4,101 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Knoxville, TN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 23 cities near Knoxville, TN. Mosheim, TN had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 297 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Knoxville, TN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Knoxville, TN hail map spans 87 ZIP codes. ZIP 37861 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,054.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Knoxville, TN currently list 4 public hail reports, 29 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 9:20 AM CT |
2.50 in | Rutledge | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2024 9:35 AM CT |
1.50 in | Bean Station | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2024 9:44 AM CT |
1.00 in | Morristown | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2024 10:15 AM CT |
1.50 in | Mosheim | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 7:12 AM CT | Mount Pisgah | KY | Large tree down on power lines along Highway 167 near Patten Creek Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 7:55 AM CT | Winfield | TN | Trees down. | |
May 8, 2024 8:50 AM CT | Sunbright | TN | Trees down. | |
May 8, 2024 8:55 AM CT | 1 WSW Russellville | TN | Roof damage to the mausoleum at Hamblen Memory Gardens. | |
May 8, 2024 8:55 AM CT | 1 ENE Lone Mountain | TN | *** 1 FATAL *** Trees down. Home destroyed. Tree fell on car killing the occupant at the intersection of Lone Mountain Rd... and Jennings Lane. | |
May 8, 2024 9:25 AM CT | Bean Station | TN | Trees and power lines down countywide. | |
May 8, 2024 9:45 AM CT | Russellville | TN | Large Trees Down. | |
May 8, 2024 9:45 AM CT | 2 NE Morristown | TN | Tree down on home on Quillen Drive. | |
May 8, 2024 9:50 AM CT | 1 WSW Russellville | TN | Corrected time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WSW Russellville. Roof damage to the mausoleum at Hamblen Memory Gardens. | |
May 8, 2024 9:55 AM CT | Russellville | TN | Roof... window... and other structural damage to Russellville Intermediate School. | |
May 8, 2024 11:10 AM CT | 3 NNW Newport | TN | Few trees down. | |
May 8, 2024 1:15 PM CT | 1 W Luada | NC | 911 call center reported tree blocking roadway near Hwy 19 West in Swain County. | |
May 8, 2024 2:03 PM CT | Tuckasegee | NC | 911 Call Center reported tree blocking roadway near the intersection of Shook Cove Rd and Hwy 107. | |
May 8, 2024 8:15 PM CT | 2 WSW Elgin | TN | Trees down on Nydeck Trail that have resulted in powerlines being knocked down. Location approximate and timing based on radar. | |
May 8, 2024 8:50 PM CT | 1 N Hopewell | TN | Trees down. | |
May 8, 2024 8:50 PM CT | 2 NE Harriman | TN | Trees down on Highway 61. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 9:00 PM CT | Kingston | TN | Trees and powerlines down county-wide. | |
May 8, 2024 9:10 PM CT | Athens | TN | Trees down close to Athens. Location approximate. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 9:30 PM CT | 1 E Friendsville | TN | Trees and powerlines down along Vinegar Valley Road. | |
May 8, 2024 9:45 PM CT | 1 NE Maryville | TN | Trees and powerlines down across the county. Much of downtown Maryville is without power. Also... a tree caught on fire due to downed powerlines. | |
May 8, 2024 9:55 PM CT | 4 NE Bullet Creek | TN | One tree down. | |
May 8, 2024 10:05 PM CT | 2 WSW Jefferson City | TN | Couple of trees blown down on either side of New Market... TN. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 10:45 PM CT | Marble | NC | Reports of trees and powerlines down across the county. Also... an amateur radio operator reported a wind gust to 50 mph in the Marble area. | |
May 8, 2024 10:55 PM CT | 1 NW Cherokee | NC | Widespread trees down across Cherokee. | |
May 8, 2024 11:11 PM CT | 2 SW Gay | NC | Multiple trees down on power lines along Hwy 441 between Sylva and Franklin. | |
May 8, 2024 11:13 PM CT | Sylva | NC | Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Sylva. Trees down on power lines and utility equipment in Sylva. | |
May 8, 2024 11:17 PM CT | 2 NW Cullowhee | NC | Trees down on power lines and utility equipment between Sylva and Cullowhee. | |
May 8, 2024 11:24 PM CT | 3 SSW Tuckasegee | NC | Multiple trees down on power lines between Cullowhee and Glenville on Hwy 107. | |
May 9, 2024 5:10 AM CT | 2 W Charleston | TN | Trees down. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 8, 2024 Knoxville, TN storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Knoxville, TN Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Knoxville, TN region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 14, 2023 through May 6, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 6, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Knoxville, TN
Not sure whether the May 8, 2024 Knoxville, TN hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Knoxville, TN region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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