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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Dodson Branch, TN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dodson Branch, TN from April 3, 1974 through June 21, 2019, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dodson Branch, TN · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 21, 2019

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dodson Branch, TN

5 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 14, 2015
1:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photos showed half dollar size hail fell in Dodson Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Dodson Branch, TN
1.00″ hail
May 14, 2014
10:50 AM CST-6
Hail report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near the Jackson County and Putnam County line in southeastern Jackson County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .29 SW Mt Union, TN
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 NE Union Hill, TN
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
5:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.23 SW Mt Union, TN
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2011
1:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported on Highway 85 northeast of Gainesboro.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 NNW Burristown, 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 Dodson Branch, TN

13 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 21, 2019
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON A POWER LINE ON ELLISON GOOLSBY LN
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Cummins Falls Sta, TN
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2018
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN WITH POWER OUTAGES ON CUMMINS MILL RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Cummins Falls Sta, TN
60 mph
Dec 23, 2015
10:41 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Around one dozen trees blown down across the county. Trees were blown down blocking Highway 85 near the Jackson/Overton County Line. Another tree was uprooted on Haney Circle around 7 miles south-southeast of Gainesboro.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 N New Hope, TN
60 mph
Aug 11, 2014
2:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down on Dodson Branch Highway at Overton Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.19 SSW Burristown, TN
60 mph
Oct 31, 2013
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree fell on a truck at 4630 New Hope Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .59 WNW New Hope, TN
60 mph
Jun 1, 2013
5:21 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in Dodson Branch.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Dodson Branch, TN
60 mph
Jun 5, 2011
1:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down with other wind damage throughout Jackson County.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Burristown, TN
69 mph
May 1, 2010
2:19 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five or six trees had to be cleared off Highway 135 north of the Dodson Branch Community.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Dodson Branch, TN
58 mph
Jul 16, 2007
4:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .89 NW Freewill, TN
58 mph
Jul 25, 2004
1:30 PM CST
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff's office reported trees were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dodson Branch, TN
58 mph
Jun 10, 2003
3:20 PM CST
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TDOT reported 2 trees down in the east and southeast sections of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Southeast Portion, TN
58 mph
Feb 25, 2001
2:00 AM CST
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dodson Branch, TN
58 mph
Jul 14, 1997
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local law enforcement reported a few power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Center Grove, 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 Dodson Branch, TN

6 reports
EF2 category
Mar 2, 2012
5:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Dodson Branch, TN
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
EF0 category
Apr 27, 2011
5:49 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with maximum wind speeds between 75 and 80 mph crossed Highway 111 near the Rickman Community. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted. Some of the trees fell on homes and vehicles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.6 E Mt Union, TN
EF1 category
Nov 14, 2007
3:17 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to a home from the tornado. The house, located on Green Road, loss its front porch. A few trees were uprooted. One tree was snapped at its trunk.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.33 SE Union Hill, TN
F2 category
Jan 24, 1997
6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Dodson Branch, TN
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
F1 category
Jun 30, 1979
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Dodson Branch, TN
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 Dodson Branch, TN
Jackson County · 4,145 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

Dodson Branch, TN area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,163
Households410
Housing units410
Income
Median household income$69,423
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households30%
Housing stock
Single-family detached340
Attached single-family12
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes58
Housing mix
Single-family share82.9%
Attached-home share2.9%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share14.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied391
Renter-occupied19
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$124,000
Owner homes $300k+29.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built2000
Older-home share10.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars392
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 13 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Dodson Branch, TN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 21, 2019.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dodson Branch?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dodson Branch, TN is 1.25″. It was reported near N Dodson Branch, TN on July 14, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dodson Branch — 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 Dodson Branch address?

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