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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38049

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38049 from June 4, 1989 through June 18, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38049 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38049 · 1989–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38049

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2022
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER-SIZED HAIL OBSERVED ALONG INTERSTATE 40 AT MILE MARKER 40.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Mason, TN
1.50″ hail
Dec 23, 2015
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong size hail fell in Mason.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mason, TN
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2011
7:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.25 NNE Canaan Grove, TN
1.75″ hail
May 14, 2010
6:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping Pong to Golf ball size hail fell along Highway 222 near Interstate 40 and along Akin Road in Northern Fayette County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .97 SSE Hebron, TN
1.50″ hail
Apr 24, 2010
12:42 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 ESE Mason, TN
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2008
7:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail fell along Highway 59 in Mason.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Mason, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2004
9:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Braden, TN
0.75″ hail
May 6, 1998
2:10 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Braden, 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 38049

18 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2023
11:19 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across hwy 222.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SW Dancyville, TN
UNK mph
Jan 13, 2020
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BIG TREES DOWN ON BRADEN ROAD AND HWY 59. 4 UTILITY POLES DOWN AT MACON SUBSTATION NEAR GAINESVILLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Braden, TN
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
12:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BIG TREES DOWN ON BRADEN ROAD AND HWY 59. 4 UTILITY POLES DOWN AT MACON SUBSTATION NEAR GAINESVILLE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Braden, TN
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2019
11:56 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON HOME AND POWER LINES DOWNED NEAR GALLAWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Gallaway, TN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2017
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US HIGHWAY 70 AND FINDE NAIFEH DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Mason, TN
58 mph
Jun 3, 2012
8:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down six trees near Mason.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.51 WSW Mason, TN
63 mph
Jan 22, 2012
11:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some power lines were blown down on U.S. Highway 70 in Mason.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mason, TN
58 mph
Sep 25, 2011
5:26 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down trees along Highway 70 in Braden.
NWS Wind Report Location: .44 SW Braden, TN
58 mph
Jul 4, 2011
11:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down across Northern Fayette County. A roof was taken off a cotton gin along Highway 222, north of Somerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Longtown, TN
58 mph
Apr 25, 2011
10:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Haywood County · 5,934 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down on Interstate 40 between mile markers 41 and 63.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.07 SE Fredonia, TN
58 mph
Apr 24, 2010
12:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down power lines on Highway 59 near Highway 70.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mason, TN
58 mph
Apr 2, 2006
6:38 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two homes were destroyed and one home was blown off of its foundation in Braden. A mobile home was overturned and a grain silo was destroyed in Braden. Gas station pumps were damaged near Exit 35 on Interstate 40. Shingles were ripped off of roofs and large trees were downed in Somerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Braden, TN
58 mph
Mar 4, 2004
2:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree which was more than 100 years old was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mason, TN
58 mph
May 6, 2003
11:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mason, TN
UNK mph
Oct 24, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Braden, 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 38049

4 reports
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2013
8:13 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down just northeast of Exit 35 on Interstate 40 near Belmont. A large barn and several outbuildings were destroyed. The tornado tracked northeast producing damage to a rural church by pushing it 15 feet from its foundation. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the damage path. The tornado lifted in a wooded area just to the north of Old 59 Drive. One minor injury occurred at a residence just before the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .45 SSE Belmont, TN
EF0 category
Feb 5, 2008
5:18 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38049
Tipton County · 19,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down briefly in a large farm field just west of Highway 59 in Southeast Tipton County. The tornado lifted as it crossed Highway 59. The tornado knocked down a power pole and some power lines along Highway 59.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.63 NNE Canaan Grove, TN
F1 category
Apr 2, 2006
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down near the town of Longtown and moved east. Ten homes and two businesses were damaged, along with many barns and outbuildings. Numerous trees and power lines were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Longtown, TN
F0 category
Jun 4, 1989
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38049
Fayette County · 15,106 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 38049 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,319
Households1,599
Housing units1,800
Income
Median household income$57,321
$100k+ households36.6%
$150k+ households7.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,379
Attached single-family7
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily4
Mobile homes387
Housing mix
Single-family share76.6%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share0.8%
Mobile-home share21.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,091
Renter-occupied508
Vacant units201
Home value & age
Median home value$149,500
Owner homes $300k+21.2%
Owner homes $500k+7.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1988
Older-home share43.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,494
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38049 have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 18 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38049, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38049?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38049 is 1.75″. It was reported near .97 SSE Hebron, TN on May 14, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38049 — 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 38049 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38049 — 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 38049 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38049 — 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 38049 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38049 — 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 38049, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38049, 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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