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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 38501

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 38501 from May 12, 1955 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
58
Wind Reports
133
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 38501 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 38501

58 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF PEA TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL ACROSS THE CITY OF COOKEVILLE. HAIL FELL FOR 5 MINUTES IN SOME LOCATIONS.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TWITTER REPORT AND PHOTO INDICATED SILVER DOLLAR SIZE HAIL FELL ON WILLOW AVE IN COOKEVILLE. HAIL WAS VERY JAGGED AND SPIKY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
10:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TSPOTTER COORDINATOR REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR JACKSON STREET AT BUFFALO VALLEY ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Cookeville, TN
1.50″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF 1.5 INCH HAIL IN COOKEVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cookeville, TN
1.25″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
1:31 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TSPOTTER REPORT OF HAIL IN COOKEVILLE. LARGER THAN A QUARTER IN COMPARISON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
1:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED NEAR CUMBY ROAD AND GAINESBORO GRADE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Cummins Falls Sta, TN
1.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2018
1:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF 1.5 INCH HAIL IN COOKEVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2017
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 13, 2017
3:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED 1 HAIL IN COOKEVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 10, 2017
4:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED 1 HAIL IN COOKEVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
4:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN EAST PART OF COOKEVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cookeville, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON WILLOW AVE IN COOKEVILLE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cookeville, TN
3.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2015
1:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photos and media reports indicated hail ranging from golf ball size up to apple size fell in parts of Cookeville. Damage from the hail was not reported and is unknown.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cookeville, TN
1.75″ hail
Jul 14, 2015
1:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported by CoCoRaHS station Cookeville 5.4 WNW.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.62 NNE Double Spgs, 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 38501

133 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down in Putnam County_ including on Highway 84 at Woodcliff Road_ W Jackson Street_ Window Cliff Road_ Oak Trace Lane_ and Bay View Drive. Power outages reported_ parti
NWS Wind Report Location: Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
8:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees down across central and southern Putnam County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
May 24, 2025
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Correct previous report from 1 NNW Crossville. Multiple trees down across western and central Putnam County. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of damage of in north Cookeville...tree blocking Hwy 293...scattered debris...multiple power flashes.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Parking lot and surrounding streets flooded in Cookeville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
8:11 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down on several roads across Putnam County per Putnam County Sheriff... including on Gainesboro Rd at Foster Circle... Bunker Hill at Tanasi Trail... Mt Pleasant Rd... Phiefer Mountain Rd... Carr Ridge Rd... the 15000 block of Nashville Hwy... and Walker Mountain Rd at Alfs Way.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Cookeville, TN
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Jun 27, 2024
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on E Broad Street in Cookeville. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerline down across the road on West Spring Street at Scott Avenue in Cookeville. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tress and power lines down. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Baxter, TN
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
7:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Baxter, TN
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2022
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POLE AND LINES ACROSS ROAD AT 5795 HILHAM RD.... LARGE TREE ACROSS ROAD AT 1367 WEST WHITEHALL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2022
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN IN PUTNAM COUNTY INCLUDING ONE ACROSS BURGESS FALLS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2022
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FACEBOOK PHOTO SHOWED GAZEBO BLOWN INTO POND AND TREE DOWN IN DEER RUN SUBDIVISION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Baxter, TN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2022
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN COOKEVILLE INCLUDING THE MACEDONIA AREA AND NEAR S. JEFFERSON AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cookeville, TN
UNK mph
Jun 7, 2022
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT WEST JACKSON ST AND WEST STEVENS ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cookeville, 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 38501

10 reports
UNK category
Feb 8, 2025
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 5 NNW Algood. This EF1 tornado touched down near Cyphers Drive in northern Putnam County where tree damage was found. As the tornado continued east... there was additional tree damage found along Cindy Drive along with roof damage and significant garage damage to homes on Malone Lane. Trees were uprooted and snapped along Duncans Chapel Road as well as minor roof damage and trees downed on Ben Mason Road. Further east along Tommy Dodson Highway... several trees were uprooted and two barns had roof damage and a barn was destroyed. On Highway 111... there was damage to a gas station and retail building and more trees damaged near Rickman. Minor roof damage to a barn and some branches found along Okalona Road east of Rickman before the tornado dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNW Algood, TN
UNK category
Mar 3, 2020
7:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 3 FATAL *** ***UPDATE TO INCLUDE THE CONFIRMED FATALITIES.*** CONFIRMED TORNADO IN COOKEVILLE AREA...LEANNE TURPIN AND HIGHWAY 70.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cookeville, TN
EF1 category
Jul 14, 2015
1:49 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down near Double Springs Road and Highway 70 then moved southeast across Hawkins Crawford Road and Buffalo Valley Road before lifting near I-40 and Park West Drive. A total of 30 homes, barns, and outbuildings suffered minor to moderate damage along the path, and 1 business on Buffalo Valley Road suffered extensive damage. Numerous trees and power lines were also blown down which blocked and closed Double Springs Road, Hawkins Crawford Road, and the railroad tracks north of Thelma Road. Maximum winds were estimated near 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .13 NE Double Spgs, TN
EF1 category
Mar 2, 2012
5:31 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that moved across the Dodson Branch community in southeast Jackson County continued northeastward and produced EF1 damage across extreme northern Putnam County. Hundreds of trees were blown down and a few homes and outbuildings were damaged as the tornado crossed Fairview Road and Thomas Allen Road. The tornado continued northeast into southwest Overton County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.24 N Cookeville Arpt, TN
EF2 category
Mar 2, 2012
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF2 tornado with maximum wind speeds around 125 mph began south of Sims Lane in southeast Jackson County and moved northeast across the Dodson Branch community. A home and outbuilding were damaged and several trees and power lines were blown down on Mabry School Road. Increasing to one half mile wide, the tornado moved across the Dodson Branch community along Highway 135 between Zion Road and Maynard Hollow Road. Numerous homes and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed in this area with 20 minor injuries reported. Hundreds of trees and several power lines were also blown down. The tornado continued northeast across Allen Drive, Plum Hollow Lane, and Smith Chapel Road, damaging several more homes, before entering northern Putnam County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.04 NE Mt Union, TN
F2 category
Jan 24, 1997
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado destroyed 4 homes and damaged 6 others. It also destroyed 6 mobile homes and damaged 2 others. Numerous barns and outbuildings were destroyed. Most of the damage occurred on Mayberry School Road and Dodson Branch Road. The tornado path length and width are approximations.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Mt Union, TN
F3 category
Feb 21, 1993
1:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Eight homes were destroyed and 15 others were damaged. One person was trapped in a van after a tree was knocked down on top of it.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Double Springs, TN
F1 category
Jun 30, 1979
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
Apr 3, 1974
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F1 category
May 12, 1955
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 38501
Putnam County · 23,366 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 38501 area census snapshot

People & households
Population42,422
Households17,453
Housing units19,158
Income
Median household income$50,923
$100k+ households29.6%
$150k+ households10.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,414
Attached single-family520
Small multifamily5,303
Large multifamily1,941
Mobile homes967
Housing mix
Single-family share54.4%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share37.8%
Mobile-home share5.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,616
Renter-occupied8,837
Vacant units1,705
Home value & age
Median home value$245,100
Owner homes $300k+35.1%
Owner homes $500k+12%
Owner homes $750k+2.5%
Median year built1990
Older-home share34.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,533
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 38501 have on record?

Our records show 58 hail, 133 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near ZIP 38501, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 38501?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 38501 is 3.00″. It was reported near N Cookeville, TN on July 14, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 38501 — 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 38501 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 38501 — 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 38501 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 38501 — 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 38501 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 38501 — 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 38501, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 38501, 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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