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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Chattanooga, TN from August 19, 1956 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 37343 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
69
Wind Reports
208
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chattanooga, TN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Chattanooga, TN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
7:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report: Three amateur radio stations... trained spotters reported quarter size hail near the intersection of I75 and TN 320 in Chattanooga area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Graysville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
2:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Rossville, TN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2025
2:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Chattanooga, TN
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2025
11:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW East Brainerd, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail in East Ridge TN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Chattanooga, TN
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of Golfball size hail in East Ridge TN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Chattanooga, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2022
10:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W East Brainerd, TN
1.75″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chattanooga, TN
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chattanooga, TN
1.25″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported three miles west of Ooltewah.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 SE Silverdale, TN
2.50″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball size hail was reported on highway 27 in Chattanooga.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Chickamauga, TN
1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
6:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball size hail was reported in Chattanooga.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Chickamauga, TN
1.25″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
4:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Emergency management personnel reported thunderstorms produced quarter to half dollar size hail at the Sequoyah Nuclear plant and also near Hixson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 NE Chattanooga, TN
0.88″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
12:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced nickel-size hail in Chattanooga.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Chattanooga, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2011
12:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported thunderstorms produced quarter-size hail near Chattanooga.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga, TN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW East Brainerd. several trees down in east brainerd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E East Brainerd, TN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several trees down in east brainerd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw East Brainerd, TN
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sse Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Sw Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees/power lines down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sw Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
8:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. WDEF live broadcast with tree and utility pole down on Georgia Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook image of a split tree with a partial lane blockage in East Ridge area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: At least 3 homes with trees fallen on top... multiple trees down blocking or partially blocking roadways... powerlines down... with strong concentration in Chattanooga. A few trees down in Hixson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down at Moccasin Bend Golf Course. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2026
7:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree(s) reported down on Campbell St. Timing based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2026
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across Hamilton County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
7:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 reports of downed wires and 1 report of a downed tree in Chattanooga area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down due to falleing tree limbs and branches. Lightning caused a house fire.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2025
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees are down at University of Tennessee Chattanooga.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Chattanooga, TN
UNK mph
May 25, 2025
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a tree down in Hamilton County. Location unknown. Time approximated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga, TN

10 reports
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
3:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 5 SSE CHATTANOOGA FOR TIME. MANY STRUCTURES DAMAGED AND DESTROYED IN THE EAST RIDGE AREA UP ALONG I-75 TOWARD THE SHALLOWFORD ROAD AREA NORTH OF EAST BRAINERD. INJURIES UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Chattanooga, TN
UNK category
Apr 13, 2020
3:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MANY STRUCTURES DAMAGED AND DESTROYED IN THE EAST RIDGE AREA UP ALONG I-75 TOWARD THE SHALLOWFORD ROAD AREA NORTH OF EAST BRAINERD. INJURIES UNKNOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Chattanooga, TN
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:03 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ridgeside Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF1 tornado touched down near Ridgeside. It formed on Hwy 153 near the Chattanooga Airport then tracked to near Lightfoot Mill Road where it dissipated. It had a path width of 125 yards and a path length of 3.8 miles. The 90 mph wind caused minor to moderate roof damage as well knocked down numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.44 SW (Cha)Lovell Fld Chat, TN
EF1 category
Apr 27, 2011
7:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: St. Elmo Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF1 touched down in the St Elmo area. The max wind of 90 mph produced damage to a few homes and businesses as well as downing trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.01 SW Alton Park, TN
EF2 category
Apr 27, 2011
7:55 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Lookout Valley Tornado. A NWS storm survey reported an EF-2 tornado touched down in the Lookout Valley area. The wind speed of 115 mph downed many trees and several homes and businesses were damaged by the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 SE Tiftona, TN
EF2 category
Oct 26, 2010
5:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS storm survey determined an EF2 tornado with maximum wind speed of 125 mph and a length of 1.2 miles with a path width of 100 yards touched down in the vicinity of the Chickamauga Dam. Damage from the storm included a roof torn off an apartment complex, a cement plant demolished, several vehicles on Highway 153 damaged and numerous trees and powerlines downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Chattanooga, TN
F3 category
Mar 29, 1997
1:10 AM EST
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Chattanooga, TN
F2 category
Apr 21, 1995
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down over parts of suburban Chattanooga. The tornado most of its damage in a 16-block area. Overall 80 buildings were damaged. Of the 80 buildings damaged, 50 of them were homes and 30 of the buildings were businesses. Several apartments suffered roof damage and 43 persons were evacuated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Redbank To, TN
F1 category
Oct 4, 1990
7:15 AM CST
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F0 category
Aug 12, 1977
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Chattanooga, TN
Hamilton County · 113,002 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Chattanooga, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population182,832
Households77,916
Housing units87,138
Income
Median household income$61,028
$100k+ households32.5%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached50,752
Attached single-family4,373
Small multifamily13,416
Large multifamily17,319
Mobile homes1,221
Housing mix
Single-family share58.2%
Attached-home share5.0%
Multifamily share35.3%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied41,403
Renter-occupied36,513
Vacant units9,222
Home value & age
Median home value$259,200
Owner homes $300k+40.0%
Owner homes $500k+12.9%
Owner homes $750k+5.1%
Median year built1975
Older-home share56.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars71,226
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 69 hail, 208 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near Chattanooga, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chattanooga?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Chattanooga, TN is 2.50″. It was reported near .57 W Chickamauga, TN on March 2, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Chattanooga — 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 Chattanooga address?

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