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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Clifton, TN from March 4, 1964 through June 1, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 38425 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Clifton, TN · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 1, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Clifton, TN

2 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 7, 2020
12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2 INCH DIAMETER HAIL REPORTED IN BEECH CREEK AREA
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Clifton, TN
0.75″ hail
May 7, 1998
2:55 AM CST
Hail report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Clifton Police reported dime size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clifton, 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 Clifton, TN

15 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 1, 2026
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at intersection of Beech Creek Rd and Morrison Creek Rd. Time is radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Clifton, TN
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines down on Highway 64 along the Hardin County Line. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Clifton, TN
UNK mph
Mar 15, 2024
7:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees down... one of which fell on a carport at a residence.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Clifton, TN
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2023
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Facebook photo showed a tree down on a house in Clifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifton, TN
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2023
4:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG HWY 128 JUST SOUTH OF BRYANT LN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifton, TN
UNK mph
Apr 8, 2020
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED TWO REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES ON JERTER ROAD ADN MORRISON CREEK ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Clifton, TN
60 mph
Jun 5, 2014
1:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down in Clifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Clifton Hassell Arpt, TN
60 mph
Feb 20, 2014
6:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down across northern Wayne County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.22 ENE Clifton Hassell Arpt, TN
60 mph
Aug 4, 2011
4:10 AM CST-6
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wayne County 911 Center reported trees and power lines blown down around Clifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Clifton, TN
63 mph
Jun 15, 2009
4:29 PM CST-6
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.13 W Clifton Hassell Arpt, TN
58 mph
Mar 9, 2006
3:25 PM CST
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blow down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifton, TN
69 mph
May 30, 2004
10:52 PM CST
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines were down in Clifton. Newspaper article said some homes were damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifton, TN
58 mph
Jun 5, 1999
12:47 AM CST
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's office reported trees were blown down on Hwy 128 northeast of Clifton.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Clifton Hassell Arpt, TN
58 mph
May 5, 1999
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifton, TN
58 mph
Jul 14, 1997
10:20 PM CST
Wind report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Clifton, 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 Clifton, TN

5 reports
UNK category
Apr 4, 2023
4:56 AM UTC
Tornado report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** THIS LONG-TRACK TORNADO ENTERED WAYNE COUNTY AROUND 2 MILES SOUTH OF CLIFTON AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST... PASSING ACROSS HIGHWAY 641 NEAR TOM HOLT ROAD WHERE SEVERAL HOMES AND OUTBUILDINGS WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND DOZENS OF TREES BLOWN DOWN. FURTHER NORTHEAST... THE TORNADO STRUCK THE LEATHERWOOD COMMUNITY ALONG BEECH CREEK ROAD... WHERE A FEW POORLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES WERE LEVELED AND OTHERS HEAVILY DAMAGED. ONE PERSON WAS CRITICALLY INJURED IN THIS AREA AND AIRLIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL... AND ANOTHER PERSON WAS THROWN FROM THEIR HOME AND ALSO INJURED. THE TORNADO THEN CROSSED HIGHWAY 13 ABOUT 6 MILES NORTH OF WAYNESBORO BEFORE MOVING THROUGH THE TOPSY AND ASHLAND COMMUNITIES... SNAPPING AND UPROOTING HUNDREDS OF MORE TREES. THE TORNADO ENTERED LEWIS COUNTY ALONG COTHRAN ROAD AND CONTINUED NORTHEAST ACROSS SEIBER RIDGE ROAD... ROCKHOUSE ROAD... HOWARD SWITCH ROAD... BUFFALO ROAD... AND THE NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY AT SUMMERTOWN HIGHWAY... BLOWING DOWN HUNDREDS OF MORE TREES AND DAMAGING SEVERAL H
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Clifton, TN
EF1 category
Feb 5, 2008
8:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several homes damaged. The tornado continued into Perry County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .07 SW Clifton, TN
F4 category
Apr 16, 1998
3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado killed 3 people in Wayne county. 2 females, their ages 75 and 57, were killed in a modular home on Lay Creek Rd. Another female, age 69, was killed on Chalk Creek Road in a wooden frame home. The tornado left nothing but the foundation. A lumber yard was destroyed. Many trees were down in the path of the tornado. Many houses and mobile homes were destroyed. 34 homes were completely destroyed, 14 homes had major damage and 22 had minor damage. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Clifton, TN
F1 category
Mar 22, 1991
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, TN
F3 category
Mar 4, 1964
11:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Clifton, TN
Wayne County · 5,061 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

Clifton, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,632
Households382
Housing units493
Income
Median household income$44,286
$100k+ households16.2%
$150k+ households5.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached422
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily24
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes32
Housing mix
Single-family share85.6%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share7.9%
Mobile-home share6.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied243
Renter-occupied139
Vacant units111
Home value & age
Median home value$126,900
Owner homes $300k+2.9%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1967
Older-home share65.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars359
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 15 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Clifton, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 1, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Clifton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Clifton, TN is 2.00″. It was reported near Clifton, TN on May 7, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Clifton — 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 Clifton address?

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