Hail Swath Map Preview
The Nashville, TN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 2 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 27 nearby tornado reports listed for the December 9, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Nashville, TN Hail Map
The December 9, 2023 hail swath map for Nashville, TN covers approximately 849 square miles and includes an estimated 113,350 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 404 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 57,540 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 404 sq mi | 48,545 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 384 sq mi | 57,540 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 55 sq mi | 6,178 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 1,087 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Nashville, TN Hail Swath Map
Inside the December 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Nashville, TN, HailGeeks estimates 43,894 single-family homes, 3,050 townhomes, and 11,256 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 21,852 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,921 | 1,482 | 4,319 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 21,852 | 1,485 | 6,603 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,730 | 80 | 301 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 391 | 3 | 33 |
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Counties Inside the Nashville, TN Hail Map
Hail from the December 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 32 counties in the Nashville, TN region. Dickson County, TN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 5,172 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Nashville, TN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 11 cities near Nashville, TN. Charlotte, TN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 451 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Nashville, TN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the December 9, 2023 Nashville, TN hail map spans 41 ZIP codes. ZIP 37355 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,589.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the December 9, 2023 hail map for Nashville, TN currently list 2 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 27 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 9, 2023 3:57 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SE Charlotte | TN | Estimated hail size from social media picture. Time estimated on radar. |
December 9, 2023 5:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SE Bethpage | TN | Estimated quarter size hail 1 mile north of TN-25 and US-231. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 9, 2023 2:18 PM CT | 1 ENE Olmstead | KY | Dispatch reports several houses and barns damaged... mainly near Olmstead... Kentucky. | |
December 9, 2023 2:54 PM CT | 3 SE South Union | KY | Simpson County law enforcement found barn with minor roof damage near the border of Warren and Simpson counties... along Harvey Robertson Rd... near Hardison Rd. Straight-lined winds estimated at 80 mph with this damage. Timing based on OHX radar. | |
December 9, 2023 3:05 PM CT | 1 ENE Rich Pond | KY | Warren County Law Enforcement found isolated tree damage near the intersection of Dillard Rd and Spindletop Ct as well as a garage door with an inward dent in it. Another tree was down along Crimson Lane. Straight line wind estimates are 75-85 mph based on imagery for these points. Timing based on OHX radar. | |
December 9, 2023 3:13 PM CT | 3 SSE Bowling Green | KY | Roof damage to hotel. | |
December 9, 2023 5:15 PM CT | 67 mph | 2 E Gallatin | TN | AWOS station KXNX Gallatin Airport. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 9, 2023 1:24 PM CT | UNK | 10 N Cumberland City | TN | Powerlines down and debris in the road on Red Top Road north of Indian Mound. Debris signature was noted on radar. Time estimated by radar. |
December 9, 2023 1:41 PM CT | UNK | 3 NNE Woodlawn | TN | *** 4 FATAL... 62 INJ *** This major EF-3 tornado first touched down on Fort Campbell just north of the Sabre Airfield with mostly minor tree damage. It quickly intensified as crossed Walnut Grove Road and destroyed a building next to a church. The tornado then continued northeast and damaged dozens of homes in a neighborhood along Garrettsburg Road near Purple Heart Highway. The tornado then went through a heavily wooded neighborhood south of Britton Springs Road where dozens of mobile and manufactured homes were destroyed. The tornado crossed into another neighborhood causing heavy damage in and near Eva Drive... with several houses shifted off their foundations that were only attached with straight nails. The tornado intensified to EF-3 as it crossed Highway 41 and struck several commercial businesses... including a vacant fast food restaurant and strip mall where only the interior remained. Just east of Highway 41 to the north of Ringgold Road... another neighborhood was struck with sev |
December 9, 2023 1:43 PM CT | UNK | 4 NE Woodlawn | TN | Webcam shows tornado and many reports. First observed debris on radar here. |
December 9, 2023 1:51 PM CT | UNK | 4 NNW Clarksville | TN | Tornado continues across northern portions of Clarksville... TN. |
December 9, 2023 1:57 PM CT | UNK | 5 SSW Trenton | KY | Continuous 13.2 mile track from west of Guthrie at the state line to south of Allensville at the Logan County line. Worst damage consistent with 125 mph... EF-2 intensity. Part of a longer-tracked tornado. |
December 9, 2023 2:00 PM CT | UNK | 7 NE Clarksville | TN | Tornado crossed into Kentucky around this location. |
December 9, 2023 2:03 PM CT | UNK | 2 WNW Guthrie | KY | Trees down along US 41 southeast of Trenton... KY. Relayed by WHOP radio. Time estimated from radar. |
December 9, 2023 2:11 PM CT | UNK | 4 NE Guthrie | KY | Trained spotter reports many trees and powerlines down and barnes destroyed in addition to minor damage to houses along US 79 southwest of Allensville. Time estimated from radar. |
December 9, 2023 2:14 PM CT | UNK | Allensville | KY | Social media and public reports quite a bit of damage in and near Allensville. |
December 9, 2023 2:15 PM CT | UNK | 3 SW Olmstead | KY | The National Weather Service in Louisville conducted a storm damage assessment survey in Logan County Kentucky. This survey covered the final portion of a long track EF3 tornado that touched down in Montgomery County Tennessee. Storm damage was consistent with EF2 tornado damage and estimated peak wind speeds of 115 mph in Logan County. The tornado tracked 18.23 miles across Logan County before dissipating. The maximum path width was 250 yards. Please see the associated Public Information Statement for additional information. |
December 9, 2023 2:49 PM CT | UNK | 2 SSE Auburn | KY | Final extension to the long-track tornado affecting north central Tennessee southern Todd... Logan and ending in far NW Simpson county. The last point had some roof damage to a large barn along J Wilson Rd. The Simpson County portion of the tornado had EF-0 damage... with peak winds estimated at 80-85 mph. Thanks to the Auburn Police and to citizens along the path who sent us imagery to help with the extension. |
December 9, 2023 3:07 PM CT | UNK | 3 ENE Rich Pond | KY | NWS storm damage assessment survey in Warren County on the south side of Bowling Green found an EF-1 tornado with a path length of 2.24 miles... max width of 125 yards... and estimated peak winds of 90 mph. The tornado touched down at 3:07 pm CST and lifted at 3:13 pm CST. Please see the associated PNS for the full details. |
December 9, 2023 3:29 PM CT | UNK | 3 NW Cumberland Furnace | TN | *** 1 INJ *** This EF-2 tornado touched down southwest of the intersection of Woods Valley Road and Bone Road... then moved east-northeast where it snapped a few pine trees and caused roof damage to a home. Continuing east-northeast... the tornado damaged a mobile home and outbuilding on Gamble Hollow Road. The tornado intensified to EF-2 as it crossed Highway 48... causing the most significant damage along its path as it completely removed the top level of a home... leaving only the lower exterior walls in place. Winds were estimated at 125 mph in this area. The tornado maintained its strength as it continued toward Freeman Loop... striking an A-frame house and ripping off the top half of the home. As it continued eastward... the tornado did substantial damage to another mobile home and snapped and uprooted dozens of trees along Freeman Loop before finally lifting after crossing Bartons Creek. |
December 9, 2023 3:31 PM CT | UNK | 3 NW Cumberland Furnace | TN | This EF-2 tornado touched down near the intersection of Woods Valley Road and Bone Road where it snapped a few pine trees and caused roof damage to a home. The tornado travelled ENE and crossed Hwy 48. It was here where it encountered a home... causing the most significant damage on this path. The top level of the home was completely removed... leaving he lower exterior walls in place. This is where winds were estimated to top out at 125 mph. The tornado then held this strength... continuing toward Freeman Loop. Here... it struck and destroyed an A-frame home... ripping off the top half of the home. As it continued ENE... the tornado did substantial damage to another mobile home... snapping off the trunks of dozens of pine trees along the way and eventually lifted after it crossed Bartons Creek. |
December 9, 2023 3:32 PM CT | UNK | 4 ENE Slayden | TN | Damage reported in northern part of Dickson County. Time and location estimated from tornado debris signature on radar. |
December 9, 2023 4:03 PM CT | UNK | 4 N White Bluff | TN | Tornado with debris signature began near this area and tracked across Cheatham County into western Davidson County. |
December 9, 2023 4:03 PM CT | UNK | 4 N White Bluff | TN | The tornado touched down in the Claylick community in eastern Dickson County snapping and uprooting several trees and destroying an outbuilding. It quickly intensified to low end EF-2 strength as it crossed Nosegay Road and demolished a single story manufactured home. The tornado continued to Pack Annex Road where it did minor damage to the tops of high-tension power lines and continued to snap large trees as it moved northeast into Cheatham County. Uprooted trees and minor roof damage occurred in the Griffintown area of Cheatham County. The tornado weakened and caused sporadic tree damage as it moved into Cheatham Wildlife Management Area. It strengthened once more... causing prolific tree damage and structure damage to homes along Dry Creek Road south of Ashland City. The tornado lifted after causing minor structure damage and snapping a few trees near River Road. |
December 9, 2023 4:19 PM CT | UNK | Springfield | TN | *** 4 INJ *** This EF-2 tornado touched down near Fairway Trail and Kemper Court in southern Springfield. Moving northeast... the tornado snapped and uprooted trees along many residential streets and caused minor damage to a few homes. More significant damage to homes occurred further northeast on Rudolph Street and Brentlawn Drive. The tornado strengthened as it crossed Highway 41 near the Kroger shopping center... with numerous businesses damaged from high-end EF1 to low-end EF2 intensity (110-115 mph). 25 vehicles in the Kroger parking lot were flipped with some thrown into nearby ditches. The tornado then crossed the railroad tracks behind Kroger and reached its peak intensity as it entered an industrial area... where multiple warehouse structures were heavily damaged. With the majority of these metal building systems having Grade 5 bolts holding down the columns... winds were estimated at EF-2/120 mph in this area. The tornado then struck a fire department and strip mall (EF-1/110 mph) |
December 9, 2023 4:20 PM CT | UNK | Springfield | TN | This EF-2 tornado touched down near Fairway Trail and Kemper Court in Springfield. As it was snapping and uprooting hardwood trees in the area... the tornado encountered a home and collapsed its garage door. The tornado continued northeastward and as it approached Hwy 41 near the Kroger shopping center... began to increase in strength. Here... it encountered an oil change business... completely removing the roof. Additional businesses were significantly damaged with wind speeds around 110 mph (EF-1). The tornado then crossed the railroad tracks behind Kroger and entered into an industrial area where multiple metal siding structures sustained significant damage. With the majority of these metal building systems having Grade 5 bolts holding down the columns... it was estimated winds in this area topped out at 120 mph. The tornado then struck a fire department and strip mall before slightly weakening... but managed to bend a steel transmission pole (EF-2/110 mph) on the east side of the industrial |
December 9, 2023 4:21 PM CT | UNK | 2 SSE Springfield | TN | Damage to industrial area. |
December 9, 2023 4:22 PM CT | UNK | 2 S Springfield | TN | Tornado ongoing in Springfield. |
December 9, 2023 4:39 PM CT | UNK | 4 W Madison | TN | *** 3 FATAL... 22 INJ *** This strong EF-2 tornado touched down just to the east of I-24 west of Brick Church Lane. There were a few trees down and shingle damage to several homes in this area. The tornado strengthened in the Madison area causing EF-2 damage with winds up to 120-125 mph. The heaviest damage was confined to two areas... off of East Campbell Road as well as Nesbitt Lane. Multiple mobile homes were destroyed on Nesbitt Lane. This is where 3 fatalities occurred. Multiple single family homes and a church off of East Campbell Road were missing large sections of their roofs... with some exterior walls collapsed. Several metal power poles in the area were bent as well. Nearby... an apartment complex off Palmer Avenue sustained damage. As the tornado moved further northeast... substantial damage was found to houses in a cul-de-sac on Stoney River Lane. Two buildings were toppled and several others damaged in an industrial complex off of Myatt Drive. The tornado then continued across t |
December 9, 2023 4:46 PM CT | UNK | 1 NNE Madison | TN | Tornado damage reported. Time estimated on radar. Debris signature on radar. |
December 9, 2023 4:50 PM CT | UNK | 3 WNW Hendersonville | TN | Damage reported... tornado debris signature on radar as well. |
December 9, 2023 4:51 PM CT | UNK | 1 W Madison | TN | Cars flipped on I65. |
December 9, 2023 5:09 PM CT | UNK | 1 SE Gallatin | TN | Reports of damage on southern side of Gallatin. Time estimated by radar and tornado debris signature. |
December 9, 2023 5:18 PM CT | UNK | 6 S Bethpage | TN | Damage reported in Castilian Springs. Time estimated by radar. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the December 9, 2023 Nashville, 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 Nashville, TN Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Nashville, TN region as the December 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 12, 2023 through Sep 27, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 27, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Nashville, TN
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