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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Athens, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Athens, TN from March 19, 1963 through May 20, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 37303 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
34
Wind Reports
156
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Athens, TN · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last May 20, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Athens, TN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 15, 2025
3:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Athens, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR HIGHWAY 30 EAST OF ATHENS
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 21, 2017
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL NEAR HIGHWAY 30 EAST OF ATHENS
NWS Hail Report Location: Athens, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 22, 2016
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Clear Water, TN
1.00″ hail
Aug 20, 2014
3:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail in Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail northwest of Athens near Clearwater.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Athens, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 3, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dispatch reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail northwest of Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Athens, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2011
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail on South Jackson Street in Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
0.88″ hail
May 28, 2010
2:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported along interstate 75.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Athens, TN
1.75″ hail
May 28, 2010
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of highways 11 and 30.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2010
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported in Athens.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, TN
1.25″ hail
May 14, 2010
6:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail fell four miles east of Decatur.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.36 NNW Fiketon, TN
0.75″ hail
May 14, 2009
7:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported approximately 1.5 mile south of Lakeview.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lakeview, TN
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2008
9:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Athens on Woodman Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Athens, 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 Athens, TN

30 reports
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UNK mph
May 20, 2025
11:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down from Athens to the northern portions of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNK mph
May 9, 2024
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down close to Athens. Location approximate. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2023
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Athens, TN
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2023
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down in Athens. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jan 3, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2020
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES IN THE ATHENS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jan 11, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
3:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON HOME IN ATHENS CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN IN ATHENS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
11:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Athens, TN
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2019
11:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Clear Water, TN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2019
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN IN AND AROUND THE ATHENS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Athens, 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 Athens, TN

6 reports
UNK category
Dec 1, 2016
6:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 20 INJ *** THE TORNADO DEVELOPED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 700 AND 705 WHERE THERE WAS SOME MINOR TREE DAMAGE OBSERVED. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE NORTHEAST WITH THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE OCCURRING ALONG OLD ATHENS MADISONVILLE RD. WHERE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE OCCURRED TO A FEW MOBILE HOMES. THE TORNADO WEAKENED AS IT MOVED TO THE NORTHEAST WITH MOSTLY TREE DAMAGE AS IT LIFTED AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF TN-307 AND COUNTY ROAD 350.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSW Athens, TN
EF0 category
Apr 4, 2011
5:36 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency manager reported an EF-0 tornado touched down 1 mile northeast of Athens. It had a path width of 25 yards and path length of around a mile. The max wind speed of 70 mph downed 8 trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 NE Athens, TN
F1 category
May 10, 1995
9:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The roof to a barn was blown off. The side of a utility building was knocked down. A carport was blown down and a 28-foot motorhome was moved several feet. Several trees were twisted out of the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Northern Mcminn, TN
F0 category
Apr 27, 1994
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down near the town of Athens. A few trees were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Athens, TN
F3 category
Apr 8, 1974
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F2 category
Mar 19, 1963
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Athens, TN
McMinn County · 17,174 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 · City

Athens, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population14,250
Households6,031
Housing units6,678
Income
Median household income$53,151
$100k+ households30.9%
$150k+ households11.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,562
Attached single-family160
Small multifamily1,374
Large multifamily348
Mobile homes234
Housing mix
Single-family share68.3%
Attached-home share2.4%
Multifamily share25.8%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,507
Renter-occupied2,524
Vacant units647
Home value & age
Median home value$197,300
Owner homes $300k+23.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1972
Older-home share59.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,745
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 34 hail, 156 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Athens, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 20, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Athens?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Athens, TN is 2.50″. It was reported near Athens, TN on June 7, 1985.

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

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

I am selling a home in Athens — 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 Athens address?

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