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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38116

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38116 from May 13, 1957 through August 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38116 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38116

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jan 25, 2021
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH HAIL ALONG WITH SMALLER HAIL IN WHITEHAVEN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitehaven, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2015
9:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell in Whitehaven near Winchester Road. Hail lasted at least 30 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.31 NE Raines, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2012
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell in Whitehaven.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Whitehaven, TN
0.88″ hail
May 22, 2008
9:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N (Mem)Memphis Intl Ar, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 4, 2008
2:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Whitehaven, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
7:33 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitehaven, TN
0.75″ hail
Feb 18, 2000
3:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Whitehaven, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 1980
11:34 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.75″ hail
Jan 6, 1978
3:31 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.75″ hail
Apr 11, 1976
5:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.00″ hail
May 26, 1975
1:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 1970
10:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.50″ hail
May 6, 1967
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.50″ hail
Jun 11, 1964
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 25, 1964
4:25 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 38116

60 reports
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60 mph
Aug 22, 2026
10:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at KMEM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Whitehaven, TN
60 mph
Apr 8, 2024
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 mph at Memphis International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Whitehaven, TN
58 mph
Jun 18, 2023
10:14 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEM METAR measured 26031G50KT at 514AM CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mem Airport, TN
58 mph
Jun 5, 2020
6:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Whitehaven, TN
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2019
11:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDS WERE 53 MPH AND CAUSED SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AT MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL. SOME WINDOWS WERE BLOWN OUT AND DAMAGE IN PARKING LOT AND NEAR RUNWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Whitehaven, TN
58 mph
Aug 14, 2019
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIND GUST MEASURED AT MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Whitehaven, TN
67 mph
Jun 20, 2019
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEMPHIS AIRPORT 58 KT GUST
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Whitehaven, TN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2018
1:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF LARGE TREES UPROOTED AND A POWER POLE SNAPPED IN WHITEHAVEN. TIME OF EVENT IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitehaven, TN
61 mph
May 29, 2017
4:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 61 MPH GUST AT MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whitehaven, TN
61 mph
Oct 2, 2014
2:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Mem)Memphis Intl Ar, TN
61 mph
Jan 29, 2013
11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds knocked down several large trees in the University of Memphis area. A very large business sign was knocked over on Germantown Parkway in Cordova. The ASOS at Memphis International Airport reported a gust of 61 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Mem)Memphis Intl Ar, TN
105 mph
Jan 22, 2012
10:18 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Welcome To Tennessee sign was blown down on Interstate 55 just north of the Tennessee/Mississippi border. A large roof was blown off of a building and dropped it about 200 feet away.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Whitehaven, TN
73 mph
Jun 16, 2011
5:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 72 mph wind gust was recorded at the Memphis International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Mem)Memphis Intl Ar, TN
64 mph
Apr 4, 2011
10:40 AM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds produced widespread damage across much of the middle corridor of Shelby County, mainly from Memphis International Airport to East Memphis to Cordova. Damage occurred to the one of the Fed Ex hangars at Memphis International Airport. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down causing minor damage to homes and automobiles. Windows were blown out of the Clark Tower and St. Francis Hospital in East Memphis. Several traffic lights were inoperable due to wind damage and an awning was blown off a hotel. One death occurred when a person encountered a fallen power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Mem)Memphis Intl Ar, TN
60 mph
May 10, 2008
7:37 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM radio operators reported 60 mph wind gusts near the intersection of Shelby Drive and Swinnea. Five power poles were snapped on Shelby Drive. A tree fell on a car on Cullenwood Avenue in Whitehaven and a person was injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 SSW Whitehaven, 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 38116

9 reports
EF2 category
Feb 5, 2008
5:34 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado continued northeast from DeSoto County, Mississippi. After the tornado crossed into Tennessee, several warehouses sustained damage. The DSC warehouse near Clarke Road was struck causing EF-2 damage. Three people were killed inside the warehouse. Hardy Bottling Company sustained substantial damage as well. Tractor-trailers were tossed about in the area. Windows were shattered in the Willow Lake Business Park and utility poles and trees were snapped in the area. A utility substation sustained severe damage along Clarke Road causing major power outages in the area. The tornado then continued northeast and struck homes along Maple Tree Drive and Pinbranch Court. Five homes received major damage and had to be condemned. Other homes sustained roof damage. The tornado continued northeast and struck the Hickory Ridge Mall causing a wall to collapse at the Sears Department Store. Six injuries occurred at the mall. This damage was estimated at EF-1. The tornado then struck a Taco Bell along Winchester Road before lifting. Thirteen people in all were transported to an area hospital due to injuries sustained from the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Whitehaven, TN
F1 category
Nov 23, 1983
6:50 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F2 category
Aug 29, 1978
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F3 category
Apr 24, 1970
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F3 category
Apr 24, 1970
3:20 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Apr 1, 1970
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F2 category
Sep 17, 1968
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Jul 5, 1967
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Apr 23, 1967
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38116
Shelby County · 268,453 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 38116 area census snapshot

People & households
Population41,393
Households15,388
Housing units18,526
Income
Median household income$44,663
$100k+ households22.9%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,675
Attached single-family1,097
Small multifamily6,630
Large multifamily1,790
Mobile homes322
Housing mix
Single-family share46.8%
Attached-home share5.9%
Multifamily share45.5%
Mobile-home share1.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,765
Renter-occupied8,623
Vacant units3,138
Home value & age
Median home value$125,800
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1966
Older-home share84.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,607
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38116 have on record?

Our records show 16 hail, 60 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38116, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38116?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38116 is 1.75″. It was reported near Memphis, TN on January 6, 1978.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38116 — 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 38116 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38116 — 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 38116 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38116 — 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 38116 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38116 — 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 38116, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38116, 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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