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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bluff City, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bluff City, TN from October 8, 1960 through June 18, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bluff City, TN · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 18, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bluff City, TN

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 21, 2022
8:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Tri-City Airport, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2020
6:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN BLUFF CITY.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Bluff City, TN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2013
7:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Bluff City.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Galloway Mill, TN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2013
7:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported in Bluff City.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Galloway Mill, TN
1.75″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Galloway Mill, TN
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2011
4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Galloway Mill, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2011
12:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Galloway Mill, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2007
5:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported quarter-size hail in Piney Flats.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Piney Flats, TN
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2002
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Piney Flats, TN
1.00″ hail
Oct 8, 1960
4:00 PM CST
Hail report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 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 Bluff City, TN

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UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bluff City, TN
UNK mph
Feb 7, 2025
3:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Bluff City, TN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2020
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A FEW TREES DOWN ALONG PINEY FLATS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Watauga, TN
UNK mph
Mar 29, 2020
11:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR BLUFF CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Bluff City, TN
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2019
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CARPORT BLOWN INTO EGYPT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Bluff City, TN
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2019
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWNING DAMAGE TO CONDOS AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Bluff City, TN
58 mph
Jul 13, 2015
5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 SE Galloway Mill, TN
75 mph
Jul 18, 2013
4:05 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong wind gust destroyed a wooden and metal shed as the roof of the structure was lifted into the air and landed on a vehicle northbound on 11E in Piney Flats. When the structure hit the vehicle a passenger was killed and the driver was injured.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Piney Flats, TN
60 mph
Apr 11, 2013
11:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Amateur radio personnel reported several trees downed by thunderstorm wind 2 miles south of Bluff City in Piney Flats area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bluff City, TN
58 mph
Jul 31, 2012
6:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was reported down along Allison Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Piney Flats, TN
69 mph
Oct 25, 2010
8:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind on Hickory Tree Road and Egypt Road near Bluff City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Bluff City, TN
58 mph
Aug 5, 2010
12:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported one tree downed by thunderstorm winds southwest of Bluff City in Piney Flats.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Piney Flats, TN
58 mph
Jun 24, 2010
4:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported 1 tree downed by thunderstorm winds in Bluff City.
NWS Wind Report Location: SE Bluff City, TN
63 mph
Jun 15, 2010
4:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement personnel reported several trees downed by thunderstorm winds in Piney Flats.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Piney Flats, TN
58 mph
Jun 2, 2009
4:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bluff City, TN
Sullivan County · 53,253 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported one tree was downed by thunderstorm winds on Hemlock Road near Bluff City.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.67 W Piney Flats, 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 Bluff City, TN

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Bluff City, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,268
Households902
Housing units990
Income
Median household income$59,783
$100k+ households36.7%
$150k+ households11.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached532
Attached single-family30
Small multifamily180
Large multifamily11
Mobile homes237
Housing mix
Single-family share53.7%
Attached-home share3.0%
Multifamily share19.3%
Mobile-home share23.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied525
Renter-occupied377
Vacant units88
Home value & age
Median home value$147,400
Owner homes $300k+6.3%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.5%
Median year built1988
Older-home share36.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars899
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 10 hail, 33 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Bluff City, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 18, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bluff City?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bluff City, TN is 1.75″. It was reported near .89 SE Galloway Mill, TN on May 26, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bluff City — 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 Bluff City address?

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