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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 37397

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 37397 from June 29, 1976 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 37397 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
75
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 37397 · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 37397

14 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 29, 2021
9:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Sequatchie County · 4,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Cartwright, TN
1.50″ hail
Mar 29, 2021
9:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Whitwell, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 29, 2021
9:30 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE OF HAIL THAT WAS LARGER THAN A PENNY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitwell, TN
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2017
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN WHITWELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitwell, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Martin Springs, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2012
8:24 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported approximately one half mile east of Whitwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Whitwell, TN
1.00″ hail
Jan 21, 2010
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Victoria.
NWS Hail Report Location: .56 E Victoria, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported penny-size hail fell at Powells Crossroads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.32 ENE Sulphur Spgs, TN
2.75″ hail
May 20, 2006
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Whitwell, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2006
2:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail in Whitwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitwell, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2006
6:10 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny-size hail in Whitwell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitwell, TN
0.88″ hail
Mar 31, 2006
10:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitwell, TN
0.75″ hail
Nov 1, 1997
2:10 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail was reported by local law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitwell, TN
0.88″ hail
Oct 25, 1997
2:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported by local law enforcement.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitwell, TN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 37397

75 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down throughout Marion County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitwell, TN
UNK mph
May 24, 2026
3:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitwell, TN
UNK mph
May 20, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down and hail. Hail size unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Griffith Creek, TN
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Griffith Creek, TN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2024
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the Whitwell area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitwell, TN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
5:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Martin Springs, TN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down across Marion County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Haletown (Guild), TN
UNK mph
May 8, 2023
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCKING RICHARDS LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Powells Crossroads, TN
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2023
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Sequatchie County · 4,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY... WITH A CONCENTRATION ALONG AND NEAR STATE ROUTE 28. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cartwright, TN
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 SE GRIFFITH CREEK. TREES DOWN ON TOP OF WHITWELL MOUNTAIN. ALONG HWY 108. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Griffith Creek, TN
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON TOP OF WHITWELL MOUNTAIN. ALONG HWY 108. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Griffith Creek, TN
UNK mph
Mar 2, 2023
6:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE PHOTOS OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF A HOUSE WITH PIECES OF IT IN THE WOODS OVER 100 YARDS FROM THE STRUCTURE. POSSIBLE TORNADO BASED ON INDICATIONS FROM RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Haletown (Guild), TN
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF SEVERAL TREES DOWN ACROSS THE AREA NEAR AND SOUTH OF WHITWELL. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Whitwell, TN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUPLE TREES DOWN REPORTED BY 911 COUNTY DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitwell, TN
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2022
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Whitwell, TN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 37397

2 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2016
5:03 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO FORMED IN FAR NORTHERN MARION COUNTY...ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM SEQUATCHIE COUNTY. QUICKLY INTENSIFIED TO STRONG EF-2 TORNADO...WITH WINDS OF 130 MPH. DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND ADJACENT CHURCH ROOF HEAVILY DAMAGED. THE STRONG TORNADO CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO A TWO STORY FAMILY HOME. TWO ADDITIONAL HOMES WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED AS IT TRACKED NORTHEAST. THE TORNADO CROSSED HWY 127 AND LIFTED NEAR WINDOW ROCK ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Whitwell, TN
EF0 category
Oct 26, 2010
4:25 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 37397
Marion County · 10,339 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with max winds of 70 mph moved through this rural area, twisting and downing a few trees in its short lived path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.55 ESE Guild, TN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 37397 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,044
Households3,962
Housing units4,709
Income
Median household income$55,776
$100k+ households34.8%
$150k+ households8.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,539
Attached single-family113
Small multifamily73
Large multifamily42
Mobile homes942
Housing mix
Single-family share75.2%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share2.4%
Mobile-home share20%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,074
Renter-occupied888
Vacant units747
Home value & age
Median home value$160,700
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1985
Older-home share38.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,765
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 37397 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 75 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 37397, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 37397?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 37397 is 2.75″. It was reported near Whitwell, TN on May 20, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 37397 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 37397 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 37397 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 37397 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 37397 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 37397 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 37397 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 37397, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 37397, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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